BUXTON — View the wonders of the starry skies this June at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park with the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.

On June 11, OMSI astronomers will celebrate the beginning of the summer with a free Star Party. Visit L.L. Stub Stewart State Park’s Hilltop day-use area starting at sunset, weather permitting.

This is your opportunity to view the pre-summer stars and other celestial objects up close and personal through telescopes and binoculars. Viewing highlights include a beautiful gathering of the moon with Jupiter, Mars, Saturn and much more.

The event is open to beginners and experts of all ages.

To get to L.L. Stub Stewart State Park from the coast, take U.S. Highway 26 east and turn left on Oregon State Route 47; the park is located south of Vernonia.

The event start at sunset and is free with $5 parking fee per vehicle. Warm clothing and a flashlight with a red light are recommended. Personal telescopes and binoculars are welcome; bring them if you have them.

On the scheduled day of each OMSI Star Party, organizers suggest that interested visitors should check the OMSI Star Parties website www.omsi.edu/starparties for possible weather-related cancellations.