Rocket and star parties on tap

Also be advised that the Bonneville Salt Falts is no picnic in the park: the sunlight is hot and most late summer days glares brighter than the back end of 14 rockets combined. Also, if you're someone who requires more than a port-a-potty for relief, the event might not be your kind of outing.

Minimum SPF 15 sunblock is recommended, along with at least one quart of water per hour, snacks, sunglasses, a hat or other portable shade, binoculars and a chair.

Admission is free and entrance is accessible to those with disabilities. Take Exit 4 on I-80 and follow the signs. For more information, visit www.uroc.org.

On Aug. 23, the Stansbury Park Observatory Complex will let you make a day of scheduled Star Party that begins with an informal golf tournament, a swap meet, a Star-B-Q and a showing of a classic science fiction movie yet to be determined but will likely be "The Day the Earth Stood Still" organizers say, while astronomers check out the night sky.

For more information, contact Rodger Fry at rcfry@comcast.net.

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