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Stargazing at the Dark Sky Park

August 4, 2024 @ 9:00 pm

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An event every day that begins at 9:00 pm, repeating until August 5, 2024

August 4th or 5th – Stargazing at the Dark Sky Park (whichever night has the best viewing conditions) – 9 pm

Join us at Wisconsin’s only designated dark sky park for a night of star gazing. There will be telescopes and other equipment set up with some of Door County’s best amateur astronomers on hand to point out some highlights of the night sky. All are welcome to bring their own telescopes or binoculars. Flashlights or headlamps with red lens cover is recommended. It is always a good idea to come during daytime hours to familiarize yourself with the area first. As conditions are unpredictable, the date for this program will be decided as weather conditions are assessed. Check with the park office, or the Facebook page (Newport Wilderness Society) for updates. This program will be cancelled if viewing conditions are poor.  There is no seating available, so bring your own chair or blanket. Park at Lot 3 and follow the marked path.

Find out more at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/events/95966

Details

Date:
August 4, 2024
Time:
9:00 pm

Venue

newport state park
475 Cty Hwy NP
Ellison Bay, WI 54210 United States
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Phone:
920-854-2500