Corpus Christi Public Libraries Team Up with Corpus Christi Astronomical Society for Star Party and Telescope Donation
The Star Party is set to take place Nov. 13 at Janet F. Harte Library.
The Corpus Christi Public Libraries are proud to announce a partnership with the Corpus Christi Astronomical Society, which will be donating a telescope, allowing the libraries to join the Library Telescope Program.
The program empowers libraries to spark curiosity, expand access to astronomy, and foster community engagement through hands-on telescope lending, putting the stars within reach for everyone.
The Corpus Christi Astronomical Society is a local amateur astronomy club affiliated with the Astronomical League, a national network of amateur astronomy organizations.
“Our mission is to promote the science of Astronomy through public education, community outreach, and hands-on observing experiences,” said William Beckett, President of the Corpus Christi Astronomical Society. “We are proud of our ongoing partnership with Corpus Christi Public Libraries to bring engaging and immersive STEM learning experiences to families.”
The new telescope will be available in the catalog beginning Monday, Nov. 16, and will be introduced to users during a Star Party held at Janet F. Harte Public Library on Friday, Nov. 13, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Participants will learn how to use the library’s new telescope, view stars, make a stellar craft, and attend a presentation in a mobile planetarium featuring “Journey to the Center of the Milky Way,” a trip through the galaxy.
Star viewing during the party will be weather-dependent.
For more information, media representatives can contact Mia Ganceres, Public Information Officer, at 361-885-6392 or by email at miag@corpuschristitx.gov.
