KELSEYVILLE – Taylor Observatory will host a junior astronomy camp for grades fourth, fifth and sixth from July 14 through 16.

The camp will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, July 14, and Thursday, July 15, and 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, July 16, at the observatory, 5725 Oak Hills Lane, Kelseyville.

The cost is $60, including materials and a snack. The instructor will be Janis Traub.

Explore our solar system – planets, moons, asteroids and comets. Discover how the sun works, the reasons for seasons and why the moon has phases.

Make a working sun dial, a model solar system and your own moon craters. View the moon and planets up close through our telescopes and experience the night sky in our digital star theater.

To participate in the camp, please download the registration form or contact the observatory coordinator. Registration and payment should be received by July 7. Maximum number of participants is set at 30.

Please direct all questions to Taylor Observatory Coordinator, Barbara McIntyre by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or voice mail 707-262-4121.