31st annual Nebraska Star Party had nice clear skies - just not on Friday’s public party

Guest speaker Greg Bragg shows an aerial view of Nebraska Star Party’s venue at the Snake Campground at Merritt Reservoir - which can be seen off in the distance. He shared information about the eye pieces for telescopes. Photos by Laura Vroman

Clearly, the skies were clouded over so there was very little viewing Friday, August 2. Michael Sibbernsen gave a presentation during the public night about the constellations and Messier objects one had hoped to view.

One of several of the organizers, is John Johnson and his good buddy, Mark Urwiller of the Honey Creek Observatory. They plan the speakers, the date and have to take into consideration when the moon rise and other planetary on goings are going on. It’s difficult to see deep space and the Milky Way when the moon is aglow! Photos by Laura Vroman

31st annual Nebraska Star Party had nice clear skies - just not on Friday’s public party