Astronomy in the Park
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Join a Park Ranger for a tour of the night sky including constellations, planets, and deep space objects like nebulae and galaxies. Every Wednesday at 8PM through the month of January, Virgin Islands National Park will be hosting a night sky program at Cinnamon Bay Beach. The program will include use of the Park's 10" telescope and talks on the structures that comprise our universe as well as the impacts of human activity on our ability to see the into the cosmos from Earth.
We recommend that each member of your group bring a flashlight to illuminate your way to and from the parking lot. Lastly, if you are uncomfortable standing for up to one hour, you may also want to bring a chair or a blanket to spread out on the grass.
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Park in the lot for Cinnamon Bay Beach & Campground, and take the sidewalk to walk past the restaurant on your way toward the beach. Once you reach the end of the sidewalk make a left turn, and you will see the Ranger on the beach with the park's telescope.
Latitude and Longitude 18.353609, -64.755800
Schedule
Days:
Every week on Wednesday
Dates:
December 01, 2021 to August 31, 2023
Time:
8:15 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Contact Information
Mark Whitefoot
340-626-2806
Contact Us
Event Type
- Campfire/Evening Program
- Guided Tour
- Walk
Tags:
night sky, night sky activities, telescope