Search for Planet9 at the Ritchie Observatory

Published 1:30 am Friday, January 13, 2017

Evidence is building for the existence of a giant planet at the edge of the solar system. Learn about the latest findings from astronomer Dave Fong at the planetarium show “Planet9 – Can there be a giant planet lurking around Pluto’s neighborhood?”

The show comes to the Edwin E. Ritchie Observatory at Battle Point Park at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14.

The show is free to members of the Battle Point Astronomical Association; a $2 donation is suggested for nonmembers, $5 for families.

There will also be a ”Remote Control Mars” BPAstro Kids Show from 5 to 7 p.m. with Dr. Erica.

If the sky is clear, astronomers will be on hand with telescopes for public star or sun gazing afterward.

The Battle Point Astronomical Association is a nonprofit amateur astronomy organization that operates the Ritchie Observatory and John H. Rudolph Planetarium in the Helix House at Battle Point Park.

For more information, call 206-842-9152 or visit www.bpastro.org.