This Week in Berrien Skies
 Now rising in the east in the constellation of Taurus, the Pleiades have returned to our early evening skies. While this small open cluster is easily visible to the naked eye, even a small pair of binoculars reveals a spectacular view.
Bright stars Capella and reddish Aldebaran may also catch your eye in the eastern sky.
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Upcoming Kingman Observatory Events
We've planned a special Skywatch: Extended Election Edition for Tuesday evening. You'll have already voted and nothing you do now will make a difference. Join us at the Kingman Observatory for a wider view of what matters.
Come for a few minutes to catch a close-up view of the Moon; stay longer for other galactic views.
And whatever else happens, dress warmly and check the observatory calendar before you leave your house for any changes.
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Did You Know?
 A full Moon is an impressive sight, and so is Andromeda Galaxy, our closest large spiral galactic neighbor. In binoculars or a telescope we can easily see the bright central core of the galaxy. However, if we could see the the rest, its angular diameter would be six times the angular diameter of the full Moon.
Image credit: REU program, N.A.Sharp/NOAO/AURA/NSF
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
- From US-31, take exit 15 toward M-139 south.
- Turn onto Campbell Drive toward Timber Ridge Manor.
- Park at the mountain bike parking lot, which is located on the left some ways before Timber Ridge Manor.
- Follow the white path marked on the map below.
Link to observatory location on Google Maps
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