august, 2024
11aug8:30 pm11:30 pmNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
Sunday – August 11, 2024 Big Meadows Area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) National Parks are becoming a refuge for people from city light pollution. Join amateur
Event Details
Sunday – August 11, 2024
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 as you gaze at the heavenly stars. Topic: Perseid Meteor Shower (100 109P/Swift Tuttle), Moon +44%, Milky Way, Saturn & Neptune @ 11.
Large telescopes will be available but also plan to bring your own binoculars for night skies viewing. The amateur astronomer will point out constellations with a green laser. An electronic scope projecting onto a screen will also show things that the eye can’t see – and in color, too! Free to all park visitors.
A blanket, jacket, chair and flashlight are recommended.
Presentation is cancelled if there is inclement weather. Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on its status
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Time
(Sunday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm