Emera Astronomy Center in Forecaster piece about state park stargazing program
The Forecaster noted the University of Maine Emera Astronomy Center is partnering with Cornerstones of Science, Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund, and the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands to introduce telescopes to 12 state parks in Maine. In addition to an Orion 4.5-inch StarBlast telescope, each park will receive special star kits, two iPads loaded with star apps and a variety of astronomy books to share with the stargazing public, according to the article.