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Solstice Lantern Walk - not long now!

12/19/2018

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Great news, everyone!

A lot of things are coming together for Longview's first-ever Solstice Walk through the Solar System.


  • It looks like we will have a break from the rain Friday night.
  • If the clouds clear, we will have a nearly-full moon - and a meteor shower.
  • We have a shuttle bus now!

If a round trip us too long a walk for you, we have a donated van to take small groups from one end to the other (thank you Phil Sari at Columbia Ford!).

Start your walk at either end, but be sure to get a passport.


  • The passports look great. Get yours stamped as you visit each planet (thank you Pat and Rena at Copies Today / Speedy Litho!).
  • Restrooms will be open near the Lions shelter and also on the Kessler side at Hemlock (take the foot bridge east of Sacajawea).
  • We have an updated a Solar System map to help you find the planet markers.

What's all this about?

We're going to bring light and cheer to the longest night of the year, and welcome the start of longer days.

This free event will be 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on the solstice, Friday December 21. We will meet at the south end of Lake Sacajawea Park and enjoy a lantern walk to the north end (about 1.6 miles).

We will follow the path on the west side of the lake, and look for the granite markers representing the sun and planets. This model solar system was a gift to the city of Longview from the Friends of Galileo Astronomy Club.

A variety of Longview and Kelso groups and clubs will set up at each planet marker, with lanterns to brighten your walk. This is a non-commercial event, just local groups and clubs pitching in to start a new Longview tradition.

It's not too late to make lanterns!

The more lanterns we have, the better!

Bring some for your self, maybe bring extras to trade.

Balloon lanterns are super cheap and easy to make, and they look great at night. Here are some ideas.

How to make balloon lanterns
https://www.instructables.com/id/Balloon-Lantern/

How to make luminarias
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Luminaries

... and here
https://www.almanac.com/content/how-make-luminarias


More info at our Solstice page (https://www.friendsofgalileo.com/solstice.html)

Our event on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/120319288852042/





2 Comments
Laurel Heacock
12/20/2018 12:31:10 pm

Would love to know more about all activities of the group

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Roy link
12/20/2018 03:31:04 pm

Hello, Laurel!

We’ve met monthly since 1995, plus we have star parties, Sidewalk Astronomy, and special events such as the Solstice Lantern Walk through the Solar System.

Complete our contact form with your number or email and I can respond more directly or answer more questions.

We hope to see you at the walk tomorrow.

Cheers!

Roy

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