The program is part of PARI’s monthly Evening at PARI series and will feature presentations by PARI Science Director Dr. Michael Castelaz and Astronomer/Educator Dr. Bob Hayward. “If you have a telescope that has never been properly used bring it to PARI and we’ll help you learn the basics of operation,” said Dr. Hayward. “The workshop will also be helpful for anyone thinking of getting a telescope. In addition to telescope operation, we’ll provide information about ongoing opportunities for education and celestial observations. This event is being scheduled in conjunction with PARI’s second Star Party, so we’ll also have on hand amateur astronomers from throughout the Southeast who can share tips for maximizing telescope enjoyment.” The Evening at PARI program will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a site tour, followed by the presentation and observing session. Each participant will also have the opportunity to have a photo taken with a PARI telescope and will receive a subscription to the PARI newsletter and a 10% discount on PARI merchandise. Reservations are required and will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. the day of the event. Evening at PARI programs cost $20 per adult, $15 for seniors/military and $10 for children under 14. For additional information or to schedule a reservation contact PARI Education Director Christi Whitworth at (828) 862-5554 or send an email to cwhitworth@pari.edu. Reservations can also be made online at www.pari.edu. Program details and directions to the site can be found at the PARI web site, www.pari.edu. About PARI The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) foundation established in 1998. Located in the Pisgah Forest 30 miles southwest of Asheville, NC, the PARI campus is a dark sky location for astronomy and was selected in 1962 by NASA as the site for one of the first U.S. satellite tracking facilities. Today, the 200 acre campus houses radio and optical telescopes, earth science instruments, 30 buildings, a fulltime staff and all the infrastructure necessary to support STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and research. PARI offers educational programs at all levels, from K-12 through post-graduate research. The institute is a member of the NC Grassroots Museum Collaborative, a partner in NC OPT-ED and is affiliated with the 16-campus University of North Carolina system through PARSEC, a UNC Center hosted at PARI. For more information about PARI and its programs, visit www.pari.edu.