Event
Exploring the Sky
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 39.000000, -77.000000
Astronomers set up in the field between Military Rd. NW and the parking lot for Picnic Grove #13.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Time:
7:30 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Type of Event
Campfire/Evening Program
Partner Program
Event starts near dark to enable visitors to see the night sky.
Description
Exploring the Sky is a joint public observing program between the National Capital Astronomers and the National Park Service.
We supply the telescopes and you supply the eyes!
Meet in the field near Picnic Grove #13
This month we'll try to take a closer look at objects like:
- The Moon
- Jupiter
- Saturn
This program will be cancelled in the event of cloud cover or inclement weather.
More information can be found at NCA’s web site, www.capitalastronomers.org
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
Image Gallery
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