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Perseids Meteor Shower Star Party
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Mammoth Cave National Park invites you experience the Perseids Meteor Shower at an evening Star Party at Mammoth Cave National Park. Park rangers and volunteers will present an evening program about the night sky, provide telescopes to view a first quarter moon and deep sky objects, and distribute Junior Ranger Night Explorer books while watching meteors stream overhead.
The night sky events begin at the outdoor amphitheater near the Camp Store with an evening program that discusses the importance of the night sky environment to plants, animals, and humans as well as the dangers of light pollution. As the sun sets and the stars begin to emerge, the group will move to the bus loop of the visitor center where several telescopes will be set up for night sky viewing. Park rangers and volunteers from Western Kentucky University's Hilltopper Astronomy Club will be on hand to answer questions and help identify celestial objects.
Event participants may wish to bring blankets or chairs to sit on for a more comfortable viewing experience. Local astronomers are also welcome to bring their own telescopes and set them up in the bus loop. All activities are weather dependent and may be cancelled in the event of hazardous weather.
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