Telescopes on Tap: see planets and constellations in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Shreveport-Bossier residents can enjoy a new program called 'Telescopes on Tap' at Great Raft Brewing, where they can view planets and constellations with smart telescopes and learn about astronomy trivia and prizes.
'Telescopes on Tap' is an exiting new program to give individuals a basic introduction to observing planets constellations and what to look for in the night sky with or without a telescope, says event the coordinator Charlie Urban.
Shreveport Bossier Astronomical Society (SBAS) will introduce a 'new generation of smart telescopes which are rapidly changing the learning curve for beginning astronomers. You have to see this to believe it.'
When asked about his why, Urban said, 'I believe you'll understand the answer when you look through one of our telescopes for the first time and see the moons of Jupiter or the Hercules Great Globular Cluster, a brilliant cluster of thousands of stars gravitationally bound together. Maybe it will hit you when you look through a telescope and see another galaxy millions of light years away from us or the colors of a brilliant nebula.'
The program will feature astronomy trivia and prizes presented by the current president, Dr. Cran Lucas of LSUS. And if weather permits they will end the evening with stargazing.
The event will be located at Great Raft Brewing, 1251 Dalzell Street, Shreveport. Patrons must be 21 and over to attend.
The Strawberry Moon for 2025 will occur on June 11, 2025.
SBAS notes 'the full moon on June 11 is not officially full until 2:44 am Central Time, however it will be most beautiful at moonrise as it comes up over the horizon at about 8:15 pm. This will be difficult to see in town so the best spot would be in an open area with an unobstructed view to the east. The Bossier Refuge is a beautiful spot but watch out for mosquitoes. This will be when it is big and colorful and will make a beautiful 'horizon shot'.'
Urban says, this marks the full moon during June, traditionally named the Strawberry Moon because of the strawberry harvest that occurs around this time.
For SBAS's latest updates, follow them via social media.
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