WINSLOW–A star party is set beginning at 6 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 11, at Homolovi Observatory in Winslow. The guest speaker will be Regents’ Professor Paul Beier with the School of Forestry at Northern Arizona University. The topic is “Effects of Artificial Night Lighting on Terrestrial Mammals.” Come and learn how to reduce light pollution and make our night skies darker and safer for wildlife. Public stargazing starts at dusk until 10 p.m. Admission to park is $7 per vehicle. The Homolovi Observatory is located at the Homolovi State Park, which is approximately seven miles east of Winslow. Take Exit 257 to reach the park.
