Let's Talk About Space in Shenandoah

Galaxy Rising - © Greg Redfern

Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space! Ambassador Redfern covers different topics nightly and shares fascinating and interesting insights into the stars, our universe and outer space.

"Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park" - If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!

Presentations are held select dates at Skyland and Big Meadows Lodge. Free to all park visitors. Program start time varies based on sunset. A jacket is recommended, and a flashlight is helpful.

Click Tabs For Schedule Details:

DATE      
TIME        
TOPIC

Aug 10
9:00 PM
 
Mount Wilson Observatory - Learn about the observatory where discoveries changed our view of the Universe forever.
Sept 14
8:00 PM
 
New Horizons to Pluto And Beyond - 2015 was the year we got to see Pluto, the dethroned 9th planet of our solar system, up close and personal. Learn about the famous dwarf planet.
Sept 21
8:00 PM
Our Star, The Sun - Learn about our star from an up close and personal perspective that includes pictures of the Sun and solar eclipses, including the recent Annular Eclipse. How do the stars, including our sun, shine? How are they born, live and ultimately, die?
Oct 5
8:00 PM The Milky Way and You - You live in a galaxy called the Milky Way. Learn about your home among the galaxies and see it as you have never seen it before.
Nov 9
8:00 PM JWST-NASA's Successor to Hubble Space Telescope - The 2021 space telescope successor to the HST seen up close and personal with latest pics and info direct from NASA.
Nov 23
8:00 PM My Top Ten Or So Space Movies - Enjoy classic trailers and Greg Redfern's commentary on what he considers to be the "Top 10 Or So Space Movies" of all time.
DATE      
TIME        
TOPIC

Aug 7
9:00 PM
 
Mount Wilson Observatory - Learn about the observatory where discoveries changed our view of the Universe forever.
Sept 4
8:00 PM
 
New Horizons to Pluto And Beyond - 2015 was the year we got to see Pluto, the dethroned 9th planet of our solar system, up close and personal. Learn about the famous dwarf planet.
Sept 18
8:00 PM
Our Star, The Sun - Learn about our star from an up close and personal perspective that includes pictures of the Sun and solar eclipses, including the recent Annular Eclipse. How do the stars, including our sun, shine? How are they born, live and ultimately, die?
Oct 2
8:00 PM The Milky Way and You - You live in a galaxy called the Milky Way. Learn about your home among the galaxies and see it as you have never seen it before.
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