Rookie astronomers don’t need expensive equipment to begin viewing the wonders of the night sky.  Many people already have a great tool for observing deep space objects – a set of binoculars!

This program covers the basics of binocular usage before using this tool to dive deeper into the Milky Way. Participants will also learn how to navigate their way through the night sky using star charts before putting their new skills to use!  Targets for the night will include planets, stars, constellations, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies!

Binoculars will be available for visitors to use, but feel free to bring your own.

Pets, alcohol, and recreational drugs are prohibited.

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🗺️Where: Use entrance here, park in the lot. Walk around the hill to the viewing field, the Night Sky Public Viewing Area.

💼Bring: Red-light flashlight, extra layers/blankets, and a folding/camp chair.

🚫Leave at home: Pets (only trained service animals allowed), alcohol, recreational drugs. Large crowds, dim lighting, and technical equipment do not create a pet-friendly environment. 

➡️ Check the Clear Sky Chart or AccuWeather Stargazing Forecasts for 48-hour forecasts of cloud cover and viewing conditions.

Program will be cancelled in the event of rain or thunder/lightning. 

We ask that park visitors please leave their pets at home. Dim lighting, large crowds and sensitive equipment do not create a pet-friendly environment.