Astronomy Program at Bandy Creek on Saturday, June 28

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News Release Date: June 17, 2014
Contact: Bill Herman, 423-286-7275
Contact: Dave Carney, 423-569-9778

Paul Lewis from the University of Tennessee will be at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area on Saturday, June 28, for a dark skies astronomy program.

On Saturday night at 8:30 p.m. (ET), Paul Lewis will describe which objects to look for in the nightsky. The program will be held in the parking lot across from the Bandy Creek Visitor Center. Telescopes will be available for night sky observation when darkness descends upon the Cumberland Plateau. You may want to bringa blanket or chair for comfortable seating. There is no charge to attend these programs.

In the event of rain or inclement weather, the evening program will be moved indoors to the Interpretation and Education building next to the Bandy Creek Visitor Center. For directions or additional information, please call the Bandy Creek Visitor Center at [phone].

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