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Stargazing comes to a telescope near you

An evening of stargazing using optical or radio telescopes will be held at 7 p.m. July 13 at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute.

The event is part of the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute’s monthly evening at PARI series. It will include a presentation by Bernard Arghiere, president of the Astronomy Club of Asheville. Arghiere has been observing and studying the night skies for 40 years and has made astronomical observing trips to Africa, Europe and South America.

The program will begin with the presentation, followed by the observing session and optional campus tour.

Reservations are required and will be accepted until 3 p.m. the day of the event. Evening at PARI programs cost $20 per adult, $15 for seniors/military and $10 for children under 14.

www.pari.edu, 828.862.5554, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or www.AstroAsheville.org.

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