White Sands National Monument

2007 Public Astronomy Programs

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.


Friday Night Star Talks

Learn to identify the summer constellations. Listen to ancient legends about the stars. Discover what modern astronomers have learned about the universe.

8:30 p.m.

June 8, June 15
July 6, July 13
August 3 and August 10.

8:00 p.m.

August 31.


Summer Solstice Program

Thursday, June 21, 8:30 p.m.

"Astronomy of the Ancient Americans", a slide program on Native American astronomical observatories.


The Eighth Annual White Sands Star Party

Saturday, October 6

Join amateur astronomers for telescope viewing and constellation talks. For more information, see the following web site Alamogordo Astronomy Club.


Location

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.


Last Updated: Friday, 26-Jan-2007 18:49:16 Eastern Standard Time
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