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NEWS IN BRIEF
NM DarkSky Council member to speak to local star-gazing group
RIO RANCHO — A member of the New Mexico DarkSky Council is set to give a presentation to the Rio Rancho Astronomical Society later this week.
Sarah McIntyre, who is also an award-winning photographer, will present “Chasing Starlight and Dark Skies” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 at the Rainbow Park Observatory, 301 Southern Blvd. The presentation, organizers said in a statement, will address “various forms of astrophotography and the importance of taking action to protect our night skies.” McIntyre, who lives in Albuquerque, will also bring her experience from the council, a chapter of DarkSky International aimed at reducing light polution.
The meeting is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit the society’s website at rrastro.org or its Facebook page.
