No need to own a telescope to closely appreciate the night sky April 20. Dave Wagner and his crew will lend you theirs and teach you about astronomy.

Wagner is the president of the Lake County Astronomical Society. On Astronomy Day 2013, a worldwide event held on the first quarter moon in the spring, the society will host a free event for observation of the sky at the College of Lake County's technology wing.

Astronomy Day is an all-day event with activities from noon to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m., weather permitting.

For young astronomy lovers, the Dobbie telescope will be on hand.

Wagner said telescopes are usually not a tool children can interact with because of their intricacies and cost but Dobbie is a "kid-powered telescope."

Children get stickers and a glow bracelet.

Crafts, presentations, comet making with dry ice, exhibits on light pollution, door prize drawings and more are scheduled for the day part of the event.

At night, attendees wanting to gaze at the sky can use society member's telescopes to watch the moon, Jupiter and other astronomical wonders, Wagner said.

Last year more than 200 people attended, although due to rain, night activities were cancelled.

This is the second Astronomy Day event held at CLC. In previous years Astronomy Day was held at the Volo Bog Visitor Center in Ingleside.

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