Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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84 JUNE + JULY 2018 / I N -D E P T H / is why experienced divers who want to test their nerve will connect with the North Shore Frogmen, a local scuba diving club, for night dives. "A lot of people truly love night diving. at's when all the animals come out and eat," says Vinny Egizi, current president of North Shore Frogmen. He says if someone wants to go on a night dive, the club will send out a notification to one of the roughly 100 people on its "buddy list" to coordinate. He adds that good night diving spots are places that are "easy in and easy out," like Pebble Beach, Back Beach, and Front Beach on Cape Ann. IN THE SKY One of the night sky's best shows is the annual Persieds meteor shower, and what better way to watch it than at the Crane Estate? is year's viewing party will be held on August 12 from 10 p.m. until midnight. A new moon that evening will make it especially dark: perfect for viewing the meteor shower, which, at its peak, will send about 60 meteors an hour streaking across the sky, says Swanberg. To get even closer to the stars, check out the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, which hosts public stargazing events on Wednesday nights at Merrimack College's Mendel Observa- tory starting at dusk or 7 p.m., depending on the time of year. Check the club's public Facebook page for event updates, says public outreach coordinator Brewster LaMacchia. It also hosts events within the community like the "One Night, Four Plan- ets" educational and viewing event on the evening of Tuesday, August 7, at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library. Of course, you don't need to join an organized event or even leave home to stargaze. In fact, many local public librar- ies, including ones in Andover, Beverly, Saugus, Hamilton- Wenham, and many others, have telescopes that patrons can borrow. And there's a lot to see. LaMacchia says in July and August, for instance, Jupiter, its moons, and Saturn (not to mention its rings) are very prominent. "You forget there's a whole universe out there when you can't see it," he says. POOLS • HOT TUBS • SAUNAS 978 - 887 - 2424 Route One, Topsfield CALL NOW for FREE Site Evaluation! The Trustees of Reservations: thetrustees.org Andover Trails Committee: andovertrails.org Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary: massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/ipswich-river Essex River Basin Adventures: erba.com North Shore Frogmen: northshorefrogmen.com North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club: nsaac.org Merrimack College's Mendel Observatory: merrimack.edu/community/observatory LEARN MORE