GalileoScope Workshop, Night Viewing At Hobbs Friday

Hobbs State Park–Conservation Area will offer a hands-on astronomy workshop, at 6:30 p.m. Friday.

Participants will build their own full-scale working model of the telescope used by Galileo 400 years ago, according to a news release. The workshop is for those 10 and older.

The workshop will be taught by Stuart Riley, who holds a doctorate in physics in astronomy. He is a member of the NWA Star Gazers.

Night sky viewing will begin following the workshop if the sky is clear. All participants are asked to bring a tripod for their GalileoScope, a folding chair, binoculars and flashlights with the lens covered either with red cloth or a red balloon. 

Cost is $35 plus tax and includes one GalileoScope and complete instructions for up to four people in a group. There is a $5 charge for each additional person. Workshop space is limited. Call 479-789-5000 for reservations.

The workshop will be in the park’s Visitor Center on Arkansas 12 just east of the intersection of Arkansas 12 and War Eagle Road.

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