Australian Native and now Bridgeton transplant Terry Hancock, has always enjoyed the night sky and the amazing things that can be seen in deep space. “I decided to combine both my passions for Astronomy and Photography with the purchase of my first telescope that would be dedicated to deep sky imaging mounted on a concrete pier in an 8′ x 8′ shed with a “batwing” style removable roof, I call this my backyard observatory. While living in “light polluted” Muskegon I was associated with the Muskegon Astronomical Society where I met Mr. Stephen Wessling, the founder and President of Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers and after moving to the tiny town of Bridgeton (close to Fremont) in 2008, I became a member of the Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers.”
The images featured in the Dogwood are photographed using Terry Hancock’s back yard observatory using a telescope mounted camera. On May 15 at 3:00 p.m., Terry and the Dark Sky Astronomers will be giving a presentation on these deep space images and other wonders of the night sky.
Donations accepted at the door. Great family friendly event.
family entertainment
May 9 – Gemini – 10:00 a.m.
San and Laz are a musical celebration for children and the whole family! The twin brothers’ beautiful voices, stage full of instruments, sprakling original songs, and traditional music from around the world, make for a truly delightful show.
Joining Gemini during the performance will be 4th and 5th grade Fremont students in the Daisybrook Elementary School Choir, under the direction of Helen Mellema. They will help perform songs from around the world including “Everyone Loves Saturday Night” (Nigerian, French and Spanish), “Je Je Kule” (West African), “May There Always Be Sunshine” (Russian), and “Zum Gali” (Israeli).
Gemini’s performance is funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Michigan Humanities Council.
Tickets $5. 10:00 a.m.