News Release

Cape Lookout National Seashore Announces Astronomy Night

Date: July 25, 2018
Contact: B.G. Horvat, 252-728-2250, ext. 8906

HARKERS ISLAND, NC – Cape Lookout National Seashore announces the next Astronomy Night, which will take place on Saturday, August 4 at the Harkers Island Visitor Center, from 8:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
 
NASA Solar System Ambassador, Lisa Pelletier-Harmon, will start the night off with a 45-minute presentation in the Harkers Island Theater entitled, TESS – The Search for Earth 2.0. The program focuses on the Transiting Exoplanet Surveying Satellite (TESS) and its orbital journey around Earth, a more recent NASA mission.

After the presentation, park staff and local astronomers from the Crystal Coast Stargazers will be set up outside to offer participants the chance to witness the wonders of the night sky above the Southern Outer Banks with telescope viewing. Fun activities for the kids will be on hand, too.

Make the most of the night by coming prepared.  Check the weather and dress accordingly. Also, bring water, snacks, bug repellent, and flashlight with a red filter that helps in maintaining everyone’s night vision.

Folks may also consider bringing their own telescopes to learn how to get the most out of their own telescopic equipment from members of the Stargazers club.
 
The program is FREE. For more information, go to http://go.nps.gov/astronomynight.