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24th Annual Star Party At Patoka Lake Saturday

Last updated on Wednesday, July 8, 2015

(PATOKA) - The Patoka Lake 24th Annual Star Party is scheduled for Saturday, July 11th from 6 p.m. till 10 p.m. at the Patoka Lake Beach.

Enjoy a special presentation by members of the Louisville & Evansville Astronomical Societies and the Stonebelt Stargazers of Bedford, as they share their knowledge of the sky above.

There will be kid's activities and giveaways until dark. A special astronomy program will be held under the tent on the beach.

Telescopes will be set up for observations of Mars & Saturn as darkness falls.

The entrance fee of $7 per vehicle for Indiana residents ($9 out of state) is required for the Newton Stewart State Recreation Area, Patoka Reservoir, located north of Wickliffe Indiana, Highway 164.

For more information regarding this program or other interpretive events, call the Nature Center at (812) 685-2447.

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