Understanding The Missouri Autumn Sky

First posted on 09-29-2008

Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park in Wildwood will host Night Sky Over Babler from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11. Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, this family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

The St. Louis Astronomical Society will provide telescopes and volunteers to help visitors understand the autumn sky. Meet at the field next to the Babler statue.

Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park is located 20 miles west of St. Louis on Highway BA, between U.S. 40 and Highway 100. For more information, contact the park directly at 636-458-3813 or the Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800 379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For more information about state parks and historic sites, visit the Web at http://www.mostateparks.com.