Join us for our annual fall star party at Shelburne Farm on
West Acton Rd in Stow Massachusetts.
For one evening (weather
permitting) we will be hosting a FREE public viewing of the heavens.
Shelburne Farm is a local family owned orchard. During the
fall they offer many weekend activities designed
for the whole family. Visit their website for the fall harvesting schedule and
calendar of events and activities.
www.shelburnefarm.com
Make it a family fun filled day, spend the afternoon enjoying
all that Shelburne Farms has to offer, and return
after dusk for an evening of Stargazing through a variety of telescopes.
Please enter Shelburne Farms slowly as it will be very dark.
Follow the red line in the above sketch,
if there is available space in the upper parking area park there, if not, drive
slowly to the lower parking area.
The Farm is fenced in, enter the farm through the gates as indicated in the
sketch and follow
the red glow sticks up the hill to the top. The Telescopes will be located
on the far end of the hill top.
When Leaving for the night, the exit road is on the backside of the Gift Shop
and Barn.
Watch your step on the hill, the ground may be uneven in
places, use a red LED flashlight or
a flashlight covered in red cellophane, to help you find your way but not ruin
the dark adaptation
for those who are viewing through the telescopes.
Dress warmly as October nights tend to get cold and damp.
Porta-Potties are located at the End of the Barn.
for more information email us
Any cancellation due to weather will be posted on our events calendar
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