Mars near the Lagoon
The Ohio Northern University Astronomy Club hosts a public viewing event called "Mars in the Lagoon," from 8 to 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 30, according to Dr. Jason Pinkney, of the ONU Observatory.
The main attraction will be Mars, which has been moving through the constellation Sagittarius.
On Friday night, Mars will pass close to the Lagoon Nebula in the sky. This nebula is huge glowing cloud of gas and young stars about 5,000 light years away.
Mars will be about 9 light minutes away.
Other targets will include Saturn and the Trifid Nebula. The program is open to the public.
CLICK HERE TO Check the observatory website for possible cancellations due to weather conditions.
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