Telescope Star-gazing Offered at Indiana’s Fairfax SRA

Indiana Department of Natural Resources 10.29.12

Monroe Lake will hold a telescope star-gazing event on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Fairfax State Recreation Area.

Members of the IU Astronomy Club will be on site from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to share views of the night sky with visitors.

Telescopes will be set up at the Check Station Field, which is the first drive on the right (across from the water tower) after passing the entrance gatehouse. Fairfax SRA is located at 9301 S. Fairfax Road in Bloomington. Entrance to Fairfax SRA is free during the winter season.

If the sky is too cloudy for viewing, the program will be canceled. For program status, call the Paynetown Activity Center on Nov. 13 before 5 p.m. at (812) 837-9967.

Questions about this program can be directed to the Paynetown Activity Center or to Jill Vance at jvance@dnr.IN.gov.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is the agency of the U.S. state of Indiana charged with maintaining natural areas such as state parks, state forests, recreation areas, etc. There are many divisions within the DNR and each has a specific role. The DNR is not only responsible for maintaining resource areas but also manages Indiana's fish and wildlife, reclaims coal mine ground, manages forested areas, aids in the management of wildlife on private lands, enforces Indiana's conservation laws, and many other duties not named here. According to the department's website, their mission is "to protect, enhance, preserve, and wisely use natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education."