With dates once a month from August through December, the Stockton Astronomical Society, in cooperation with Oak Grove Docent Council and San Joaquin County Parks, are presenting the Astronomy in the Park series. Dates are the second Saturday of each month, August, October and November; the first Saturday in September and December. All events are offered at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park, at I-5 and Eight Mile Road, Stockton.

The event itself is free, but there is a $6 cash parking fee at the park. View planets through giant telescopes after sunset; all ages welcome.

On Aug. 10, the viewing begins at 8 p.m. and features M8 and M20 (Lagoon Nebula, Trifid Nebula). On Sept. 7 at 7:25 p.m., view Saturn, M13 (Star Cluster) and M57 (Ring Nebula); with the Oct. 12 program at 6:30 p.m., featuring Star Cluster in Hercules, Dumbbell Nebula.

On Nov. 9, the viewing starts at 5 p.m. and features Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, M31 (Andromeda Galaxy) with the Dec.7 viewing at 4:45 p.m., featuring Saturn, Mars, M33 (Triangulum Galaxy).

For more information, call 209-953-8814 or 209-953-8800.