Astronomy for Everyone
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Sky Meadows State Park 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, Virginia 20144
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Night sky at Sky Meadows
Discover our International Dark Sky Park!
Meets in the Historic Area behind Mount Bleak.
Our evenings begin with a half-hour children's "Junior Astronomer" program, followed by a discussion about the importance of dark skies and light conservation. Then join NASA Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) Ambassadors for a presentation on the latest news in astronomy. Finish the evening by relaxing and enjoying the night's beauty with the members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club for a tour of the night sky.
Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets. Feel free to bring your telescope or binoculars for your own exploration.
Entrance gates close one hour after the program start time.
$5/car parking fee.