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Astronomy Day at Rainbow Park
Robert Fugate produced these images, among others, from his Northeast Heights Albuquerque home during the COVID quarantine. He’s set to discuss his methods and show images during the Rio Rancho Astronomical Society meeting April 8. (Courtesy image)
The Rio Rancho Astronomical Society is set to celebrate Astronomy Day starting at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Rainbow Park Observatory, 301 Southern Blvd.
There will be kids activities, family activities and food for a donation. If the weather permits, the society will offer solar viewing.
At 8 p.m., the space science director for the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, Jim Greenhouse, will share the latest information about the Artemis program’s plans to return people to the Moon. Also, get the details on a total lunar eclipse May 15.
If the weather permits, the society will facilitate stargazing following the talk. For more information, see rrastro.org
