The dark skies of White Sands National Monument are great for stargazing. For an out-of-this-world experience, join a park ranger for one of the following public astronomy programs.
Learn to identify the summer constellations. Listen to ancient legends about the stars. Discover what modern astronomers have learned about the universe.
June 8, June 15 July 6, July 13 August 3 and August 10.
August 31.
"Astronomy of the Ancient Americans", a slide program on Native American astronomical observatories.
Join amateur astronomers for telescope viewing and constellation talks. For more information, see the following web site Alamogordo Astronomy Club.
All programs are held at the amphitheater at the end of the Dunes Drive. For more information, call 479-6124 or (505) 679-2599, extension 230. Schedule subject to change.