The new moon on Friday August 14th, will provide a dark backdrop for the Perseid Meteor shower. Here with this week's Astronomy Feature is Cheryl Ernst, which was written by Andy Edelen.
The Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois will hold a public astronomy viewing on Friday August 21st, 2015 starting at 8:00PM at Riverside Park in Murphysboro.
For more information e-mail the Association at: Astronomysouthernillinois@gmail.com
