Night Under the Stars - Astronomy Night at Asan Beach - Saturday, June 11, 2016

Jupiter will be seen at the first park astronomy program.

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News Release Date: June 6, 2016

Contact: Kelly Carroll, 671-688-9703

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Release Date: June 7, 2016
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Night Under the Stars - Astronomy Night at Asan Beach - Saturday, June 11, 2016

War in the Pacific National Historical Park will host its very first "Night Under the Stars" Astronomy Program at 7:00 pm on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Join the park's Dark Rangers at Asan Beach and experience out of this world family fun, excitement, and learn about nighttime astronomy.

The Dark Rangers will be on hand to guide you through our night sky with their telescope. There will be many opportunities to look at the stars, planets, and other deep sky objects and may include nebulae and galaxies.

The program starts at 7:00 pm at Asan Beach –near the flags. A large telescope will be set up for the public to view. The cost of the program is free.

For more information on specific programs, call 671-333-4050 or visit www.nps.gov/wapa.

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