Night photograph silhouetting someone looking through a telescope at the bright white moon.
Photograph of M31 Andromeda Galaxy as an expanding circle of light fading to the black of space.

Night Sky: Galaxies and Star Clusters

Fort Monroe National Monument

  • May 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
  • Free

Join us to explore the night sky viewing galaxies, and star clusers over Fort Monroe. No experience or equipment is needed. Telescopes and expert guides provided. Bring yourself and your curiocity for a rewarding opportunity. 

Visitor Parking: On Fenwick Road near former Officers' Club. Look for parking direction signage.

Event is weather dependent. Alternate weather date is the following Friday, 05/23 at the same time if needed. Notification of postponement or cancellation will be made by 3pm on 05/16.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Walker Airfield near the Colonies RV and Travel Park

Latitude and Longitude 37.019036, -76.300199

Schedule

Date:

May 16, 2025

Time:

8:30 PM

Duration:

3 hours

Contact Information

Aaron Firth
757-722-FORT (3678)
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Tags: astronomy, night sky, stars, galaxy