STEPHENVILLE — The virtual star party, hosted by Tarleton State University’s College of Science and Technology originally set for 6:30 tonight, has been rescheduled for Friday, Nov. 20 in response to anticipated weather issues.

The free live-stream will originate from the observatory at Hunewell Ranch seven miles east of Stephenville. Virtual attendees will view live images and hear in real time from Tarleton astronomer Dr. Shaukat Goderya.

Historically, an in-person public event has been held at the observatory in late fall and early spring. To follow pandemic restrictions for social gatherings, they are going with the live-stream for audiences to see and hear about celestial objects in the evening sky. Objects faintly or not seen by the naked eye are magnified greatly, providing those online a rare view of planets, their moons and distant galaxies.

Tarleton students also are invited to view the live-stream in the planetarium on the Stephenville campus. Seating is limited to 43, and facemasks and social-distancing rules will be followed.

To log on to the virtual star party visit https://tarletonstate.us/starparty