2008 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.
May 23, May 30
June 6, June 20, June 27
July 4, July 25
8:00 p.m.
August 22, August 29
Summer Solstice Program
Saturday, 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, September 27, 7:30 p.m.
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 232. Schedule subject to change.
