Join the Ames Area Amateur Astronomers for its monthly meeting and Star Party on Saturday, Aug. 20, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Â The meeting is held at the Story County Conservation Center at McFarland Park (56461 180th Street) northeast of Ames, and the public is invited to attend. This month's topic is solar flare activity on the sun. Following the presentation, participants will move to the observatory for star gazing if weather permits. Â Participants should dress for the weather and may bring binoculars.
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