Rudy Zondag looks at the night sky with a self-made telescope so powerful he can see stars being born. At a Nelson Science Society "star party'' at the Atkinson Observatory, Mr Zondag was joined by a "great turnout'' of about 200 stargazers on Friday and 300 on Saturday.

By RICK CALLAHAN Associated Press writer OMEGA, Ind. -- Take a walk on a clear, dark night far from city lights and be prepared to be awed by a sky blanketed with stars of various magnitudes, the Milky Way's wispy arm and brilliant planets.

By Tara Tuckwiller, The Charleston Gazette, W.Va. Aug. 20--Only two places remain on the East Coast where you can still see the stars -- really see them, said Bob Parks, president of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.

By John Knott, Waterloo GEORGE BOWLER, of the Wirral Green Party, said that we must find ways to reduce the amount of energy we use and waste every day (Letters, September 26).

Lichterman Nature Center will play host to three "Night Sky Watch" events this year, the first from 7:30-9:30 p.m. today. Telescopes will be set up to view the moon's features as well as star clusters and other celestial highlights. The event will also feature a night hike through the center.