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Crewe Astronomy Club Host Stargazing Program at Pocahontas State Park
Explore the wonders of the night sky with this family-oriented guided stargazing program. On Saturday, September 3rd from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. local astronomers from the Crewe Astronomy Club will navigate the night sky at Pocahontas State Park. High powered telescopes will be available; however, you are welcome to bring your own.
Explore the wonders of the night sky
Program is free to all ages. A parking fee applies. Please park in the day-use parking area near the swimming pool.
For more information, click here or call the park office at 804-796-4255.
Directions:
From Interstate 95 south of Richmond: Take exit 61 onto Route 10 west, then left onto Route 655 (Beach Road). Go about four miles to State Park Road, which is on the right.
From Interstate 95 north of Richmond: Take Interstate 295 south to Route 10 west (Iron Bridge Road) to Route 655 (Beach Road) to State Park Road.
From 64 west of Richmond: Take Route 288 south to Route 10 east (Iron Bridge Road) to Route 655 (Beach Road) to State Park Road.
From 64 east of Richmond: Take Interstate 295 south to Route 10 west to Route 655 (Beach Road) to State Park Road.
Click here for a Google map. Latitude, 37.373973. Longitude, -77.571782.
If you have read the article and have a question, please email nancy.heltman@dcr.virginia.gov.
They would be in our events database but I just realized we should add a category for astronomy and star gazing as more parks are getting dark star certified. I'm on the road today but if you email me at nancy.heltman@dcr.virginia.gov I will scour the database and see what we already have scheduled. Let me know how far you are willing to drive from Richmond. Here is the link to access the database: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/park-events.
Thanks!
Junw
