In collaboration with Becket Dark Skies, join us for an evening of wine, cheese, and stargazing led by local astronomer Rick Costello. Rick will guide participants on a tour of the night sky, noting constellations, visible planets, and more.
Dress for the weather and bring your own chair or blanket. Will be rescheduled to 9/3 for rain or cloudy skies.
If you have a telescope, please feel free to bring it along!
Rick Costello was born and raised in Connecticut and by the age of 4 would borrow his father’s binoculars and squint to see the craters of the moon. As a grown man, he delivered packages for a parcel service, but he fled the gazillion lightbulbs of the lowlands to settle here in the Berkshire hills, enticed by good friends and dark skies.
Becket Dark Skies
A passionate group of citizens in Becket has united to protect the night skies, preserve wildlife habitats, and enhance stargazing opportunities. By raising awareness about light pollution and advocating for a local ordinance, we aim to ensure that outdoor lighting is well designed and positioned to safeguard the natural beauty of our dark skies and reap associated benefits.