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Annual Star Party invites stargazers to enjoy South Dakota's dark skies

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This interview originally aired on In the Moment on SDPB Radio.

This Friday, South Dakotans can enjoy a patch of some of the darkest night skies in the state at the Black Hills Astronomical Society's Star Party.

The event is at Custer State Park at the Bison Center on Friday, Aug. 30 at 8 p.m.

Hank Fridell is a member of the BHAS and joins "In the Moment" to preview the party and what to look for in South Dakota's skies.

Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.
Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann served as a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.