The North Houston Astronomy Club will be hosting a free “Community Star Party” for the public, Saturday, Sept. 10, 6-11 p.m. in the west parking lot of the Kingwood College campus.

“This is a great opportunity for people of all ages to come and see astronomical sights with the help of knowledgeable astronomers,” said Dr. Aaron Clevenson, Humble Independent School District board member and avid astronomer.

“The Community Star Party will include a laser tour of the night sky, opportunities to talk with local amateur astronomers, look at celestial bodies through their telescopes and gather information about local resources to learn more about astronomy.”

A special highlight of the evening will be a raffle drawing for a 6-inch Skyquest Telescope.

“If you are even thinking about buying a telescope, the first thing you should do is to explore what options are available,” Clevenson added. “This is a great opportunity to do that.”

Other Community Star Party events include: “Ask the Expert,” a question and answer session; astronomy software and telescope demos; late afternoon observations of the sun; evening observations with several dozen telescopes; and green laser sky tours.

The North Houston Astronomy Club is a non-profit organization sponsored by Kingwood College and the North Harris Montgomery Community College District, dedicated to increasing the awareness and knowledge of the science of astronomy. Public meetings are held each month on the fourth Friday. For information on club activities, including the Community Star Party, visit the club’s Web site at www.astronomyclub.org.