About this Event
Discover our International Dark-Sky Park! 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's Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) Ambassadors for a presentation on the latest news in space research. Finish the evening by relaxing and enjoying the night's beauty with the members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC) as they open their telescopes to public observation. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets. Feel free to bring your telescope or binoculars for your own exploration. To learn more about NOVAC and other local astronomy offerings, please visit their website.
Details:
-Registration is not required, but highly encouraged.
-Parking fees apply.
-Entrance gates close one hour prior to the program end time. Exit gates remain open.
For daily self-guided dark sky observation, please access the park via the Turner Pond entrance.
Agenda
Jr. Astronomer Activity (first 30 minutes)
Presentation from NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Ambassadors
Sky Tours and Night Sky Observation with the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
Event venue & nearby stays
Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, United States
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