• The calm, inviting waters of the Spokane Arm. Photo Credit: NPS\LARO\John Salisbury

    Lake Roosevelt

    National Recreation Area Washington

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Astronomy At Night - Night Sky Observations

PIA03239: A Glimpse of the Milky Way - NASA/JPL

A Glimpse of the Milky Way

NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Wisconsin

Program Overview:

Take your planisphere and join the National Park Service Sky Ranger on a tour of the night sky. Learn the constellations, then observe planets, the moon and deep sky objects through a telescope. Put everything you've learned during the day into practice under the stars. Program subject to good weather/clear skies. Larger groups are possible if there are additional telescopes and operators.

EALR 1 1.2.5 - Components of the Solar System and Beyond

Grade: K-12th, parents and teachers
Chaperone Ratio: 1:10
Group Size: Minimum: 10 Maximum: 30 (or 1 class)
Program Length: 1 hour minimum
Program Time: Dusk to dark

Fill out our reservation form to schedule a program or contact our education specialist for more information.

Did You Know?

fire fighter looking at a stand of ponderosas that have become a wildfire danger

Fire is a natural part of Lake Roosevelt's dry forest and desert environment. Park fire fighters, to protect nearby landowners, manage the forest by extinguishing any wildfire, as well as thin, pile up, and burn excess vegetation in winter. Prescribed fires may be lit to burn what is left.