Warsaw resident Paul Schue captured photographs of Comet NEOWISE, which made its closest approach to the sun on July 3.

By Amanda McFarland Adult Programming Administrator WARSAW — Thanks to the Warsaw Astronomical Society (WAS), WCPL is now the proud owner of an Orion StarBlast 4.5 inch telescope. The best part: library cardholders can check the telescope out and take it home. Last summer, Ed Jarrett of WAS approached the library with the idea of …read more.

TIPPECANOE — The Warsaw Astronomical Society will conduct public observing nights at Potawatomi Wildlife Park beginning one hour after dark Saturday, Aug. 27, and Sept. 3. Both events are at the park observing field. Observing is pending clear skies. Call ahead if partly cloudy. Society members will be in attendance to share the night sky through telescopes of all …read more.

TIPPECANOE — The Warsaw Astronomical Society will conduct a public observing night at Potawatomi Wildlife Park one hour after dark Saturday evening, May 7. Observing is pending clear skies. Call ahead if partly cloudy. Society members will be in attendance to share the night sky through telescopes of all sizes. Objects will include various constellations, …read more.

Ever wonder how telescopes work? Have a telescope, but find it difficult to use? Interested in buying a telescope but don’t know where to begin? A free telescope clinic will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20. This clinic will be held at Harrison Elementary in Warsaw. The back gym doors will open for …read more.

TIPPECANOE, Ind. – The Warsaw Astronomical Society will be conducting a public observing night hosted by Potawatomi Wildlife Park Saturday evening, April 26, 1 hour after dark at the park observing field. Observing is pending clear skies. Call ahead if partly cloudy. Plan to attend and discover the universe for yourself. Society members will be in …read more.

Venus transits the sun on June 5 and, weather permitting, Warsaw Community Public Library will host a free viewing. This historical event won’t happen for another 125 years, so the WCPL is making the north parking lot available for the public to come out and watch it unfold. The program is sponsored by the Warsaw Astronomical …read more.