Amateur Astronomy Night will take place June 14 at the Sam Houston Center

The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center invites you to stargaze with an expert on Friday, June 14 during the center’s Amateur Astronomy Night. Village Creek State Park interpreter Alex Stamatis will lead visitors on a tour of the night sky from 8:30 p.m. to approximately 10 p.m. Learn how to locate constellations and observe some of the season’s most fascinating celestial objects using telescopes, binoculars, and the naked eye.

With the help of Trinity National Wildlife Refuge biologist Laurie Gonzales and Refuge interns, Stamatis will also explain the impact of light pollution on viewing and the environment.

Visitors are encouraged to bring flashlights, especially red light flashlights, and join the party on the Center grounds at 650 FM 1011, Liberty, Texas. (In the event of bad weather or poor viewing conditions, the event will be moved to Friday June 21.)

The Sam Houston Center is part of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and serves as the official regional repository of historical resources for the 10 counties of Southeast Texas: Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Newton, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto and Tyler.

The primary mission of the Center is to collect, preserve, and provide access to significant historical records and publications of the state and local governments of the designated region and, secondarily, to serve as a library of Texas and genealogical resources.

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission provides Texans with access to the information needed to be informed and productive citizens by preserving Texas archives; improve the service capacity of public, university and school libraries; help public bodies keep their records; and meeting the reading needs of Texans with disabilities. For more information, visit www.tsl.texas.gov.