October 11, 2024 2:50 a.m.

Umpqua Community College has their final public stargazing event of the year next Friday night, October 18th.

It will be held at the Paul Morgan observatory from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The public can join UCC astronomers to see a new comet and more. Attendees should bring folding chairs or blankets to watch the presentation on the outdoor screen.

Parking near the observatory is limited to those handicapped only, but ample parking can be found near the Tech Building, with a short walk uphill to be observatory. The event is dependent on clear skies. For updates about the weather, check the observatory website: https://umpqua.edu/about/our-campus/campus-facilities/observat

Dr. Paul Morgan talked about the event and a new comet that can be seen currently, on the Morning Conversation Thursday on News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN. That interview is a KQEN Podcast at www.541radio.com