Astronomy For Everyone

DATE AND TIME

July 10, 2021 8:30 pm July 10, 2021 11:30 pm

8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Historic Area – behind Mount Bleak. Our evenings begin with a half-hour children’s “Junior Astronomer” program, followed by a discussion about the importance of dark skies and light conservation. Then join NASA Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) Ambassadors for a presentation on the latest news in astronomy. Visitors should bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets. Next, get oriented to the celestial skies with a brief sky tour. Finish the evening by relaxing and enjoying the beautiful night sky. Feel free to bring your telescope or binoculars for your own exploration. Details: $10/car parking fee. Entrance gates close one hour after program start time. More info: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows, 540-592-3556, SkyMeadows@dcr.virginia.gov

Event Location
Sky Meadows State Park
11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, Virginia
Presented by:
Sky Meadows State Park
Call for more info
540-592-3556