CARSON CITY, Nev., Sept. 3 -- Western Nevada College issued the following news release:
The universe is putting on a spectacular show this weekend, and Western Nevada College
is inviting the community to take a closer look.
WNC's Jack C. Davis Observatory will host a free Star Party beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, offering visitors an opportunity to explore the night sky through the observatory's
telescopes.
Early evening visitors can look toward the west-southwest horizon for Venus, which
will shine brilliantly about an hour after sunset. The bright star Spica will appear
just a few degrees away. Binoculars can help reveal Spica as twilight fades.
Later in the evening, attention will turn toward Saturn. The ringed planet will rise
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