The Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet, taken at the dam by Northbank Park on Carters Lake last night.

Northbank Park has an open astronomy field for the use of viewing and photographic equipment during the evening and daytime. The field offers open views from east to west – north to south approximately 25-30 degrees in altitude from the horizon. The field is used for astronomy programs and has several interpretive panels educating on various astronomical topics.