Night Skies in Shenandoah National Park
31may9:00 pm11:30 pmNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
Big Meadows area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive). National Parks are becoming a refuge for people from city light pollution. Join amateur astronomers as they present a provocative
Event Details
Big Meadows area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive). National Parks are becoming a refuge for people from city light pollution. Join amateur astronomers as they present a provocative presentation on controlling light pollution while they point out the heavenly stars. Featuring Beehive Cluster, Hercules Cluster, galaxies, Moon Last Qtr.
Telescopes will be provided and guests are also encouraged to bringtheir own binoculars for celestial viewing. An electronic scope projecting onto a screen will also be used that can show things that the eye can’t see. In color too!
Held at the Rapidan Gate access road. A lawn chair and flash light is recommended. Free to all park visitors.
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Time
May 31, 2024 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
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