Night Skies in Shenandoah National Park
23aug8:15 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 Venus, Perseid Meteor Shower (100 109P/Swift Tuttle), Moon +44%, Milky Way, Saturn & Neptune @ 1.1
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
August 23, 2024 8:15 pm - 11:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
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