TIPPECANOE – The Warsaw Astronomical Society will conduct a public observing night hosted by Potawatomi Wildlife Park Saturday one hour after dark. Observing is pending clear skies. Call ahead if partly cloudy. Plan to attend and discover the universe for yourself. Society members will be in attendance to share the night sky through telescopes of all sizes. Objects will include various constellations, planets and an array of other near and deep sky objects. Questions may be directed to the Potawatomi Wildlife Park director at 574-498-6550 or park@getintonature.comPotawatomi Wildlife Park is a free-admission 317-acre park along the Tippecanoe River south of Bourbon. It is in Marshall County, just over the Kosciusko County border. Coming from the north, the park entrance is located approximately a half mile south of Ind. 10 directly across from 17th Road. Coming from the south, the entrance is approximately a half mile north of the Tippecanoe Bridge on Ind. 331. Recognized as Indiana’s first official dark-sky preserve, the property is a favorite site for amateur astronomers. The park is also open daily from sunrise to sunset for you to walk the trails and observe or study wildlife or learn about the historic features the park preserves. For more information, visit the website www.getintonature.com
