The month of July features two constellations and a gas planet, in the southern sky. Here with this week's Astronomy Feature is Cheryl Ernst of the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois. The President of the Association, Andy Edelen wrote this feature.
Link to the AASI website: https://sites.google.com/site/astronomyinsouthernillinois/calendar
The next public astronomy viewing hosted by the AASI is August 7th at Giant City State Park. The observation starts 30 minutes after sunset at the parking lot of the Giant City State Park Visitor Center