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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest www.flickr.com/photos/coconinonationalforest For Immediate Release April 30, 2014
Public Affairs Contact:
Heather Noel, Coconino NF, 928-527-3490
Solar Viewing and Nighttime Stargazing Event Sedona, Ariz. – On Saturday, May 3rd, the public is encouraged
to attend an event of astronomical proportions! From 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., telescopes will be set up providing an opportunity for visitors to experience solar gazing. Then, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the theater, Astronomers of Verde Valley deliver a presentation
on astronomy. Finally, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., telescopes will be available for stargazing. Telescopes are provided from the Astronomers of Verde Valley however visitors are asked to bring a flashlight and dress weather-appropriate.
These events take place at the Red Rock Ranger Station, one mile south of The Village of Oak Creek.
This event is free to the public and is a combined effort from the USDA Forest Service, Arizona Natural History Association, and Friends of the Forest Sedona. For more information, please
contact Candice Mark at (928) 203-2900 or go to redrockcountry.org. ### Respectfully, Heather ************************************** Heather M. Noel Public Affairs Officer (Acting) U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest 1824 S. Thompson St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Office (928) 527-3490 Cell (406) 370-7370 ************************************** This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. |
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