08/16/2022This month’s public viewing of the stars will focus on several exotic Messier objects as the summer Milky Way stretches across the sky from the northeast to the southwest. The free viewing on Friday, Aug. 19, begins at sunset and lasts several hours at the Westmont Observatory. Face coverings are required at the event, which is run with the help of volunteers from the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU).Scott Craig The observatory is home to the Keck Telescope, a computer-controlled 24-inch reflector telescope.1 Column Content Background Color White Heading...