Navigating the Night Sky

Date: July 7, 2015
Contact: Kevin Bowles Mohr, [phone] ext. 3003

Students can receive their Jr. Ranger Night Explorer Patch during the Star Party on Saturday, July 18 at 8:00 p.m. at Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

NPS Photo

On Saturday, July 18, 2015, park rangers will discuss how Native American warriors, 7^th Cavalry Soldiers and other cultures navigated at night before modern technology.Constellations, the moon, and even clocks all helped us find our way in the dark. Join us as we step outside and use telescopes, as well as the naked eye, to navigate the night sky.

Participants will learn how to arc to Arcturus and speed on to Spica. Students will have the opportunity to earn their Junior Ranger Night Explorer patch during the event.

WHAT: Navigating the Night Sky

WHEN: Saturday, July 18, 2015, 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

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WHEN: Sunday, July 12, 2015, 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Visitor Center

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WHEN: Sunday, July 19, 2015, 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

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WHEN: Saturday, July 25, 2015, 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Visitor Center Theater