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Things Get Wild in Western Sky as Mars, Saturn, Regulus Party
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· July 5-- Astronomer Kevin Rauch addresses perspectives in "Perception, Reality and Science: Do We Know Anything?" at the open house, University of Maryland observatory, College Park. See the night sky afterward, weather permitting. 9 p.m. 301-405-6555; http:/
· July 12-- Mars and Saturn tango in the western sky during Exploring the Sky at Rock Creek Park, hosted by the National Park Service and the National Capital Astronomers. Meet near the Nature Center in the field south of Military and Glover roads NW. 9 p.m. 202-895-6070.
· July 18-- Mars Day! See a real Martian meteorite, view the planet's surface in 3-D, and find out the planet's latest research news. National Air and Space Museum. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. http:/
· July 26-- Enjoy the night heavens away from light-polluting urban and suburban areas as Sean O'Brien of the National Air and Space Museum leads a star party at Sky Meadows State Park, near Paris, Va. 8:30 to 11 p.m. Parking: $4. Arrive before dark. 540-592-3556; http:/
· July 20-- Astronomer Nancy Grace Roman discusses "The Birth and Childhood of the Hubble," at the open house, University of Maryland observatory, College Park. Sky viewing afterward, weather permitting. 9 p.m. 301-405-6555; http:/
Blaine Friedlander can be reached atPostSkyWatch@aol.com.
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