Once again the NWFAA support of Valparaiso’s Saturday-in-the-Park celebration started early so traffic was clear for the start of the 5K Run/Walk. Our intrepid early risers were Dennis Hausch, Dave Halupowski and new association member Walter Dunn.
 Dennis with his dual mounted telescopes. |
 Walter and Dave discuss Dave’s scope with one of our guest observers. |
The sky was clear giving an excellent view of the 42% lit Moon in Dave’s telescope. Walter’s and one of Dennis’s scopes sported white light filters to provide a safe view of the Sun. Unfortunately, the Sun was not cooperating and the visible surface was featureless. Dennis’ other scope was a Hydrogen-Alpha scope and there were a couple of very small but short lived prominences that were visible throughout the day.
 Walter and Dave with Dave’s small dobsonian mounted telescope. |
 A guest observer takes a look at a Hydrogen-Alpha view of the Sun. |
We had 70+ guest observers take advantage of the clear sky and we handed out lots of our 2019 state park public star gaze schedules.