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Touring the Galaxy
Where
Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy., Duffield, VA 24244.
Gazebo
When
May 4, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky. Two small telescopes and one larger telescope will be on hand for viewing. Feel free to bring along a chair or blanket. Meet at the gazebo. This program is FREE.
Know Before You Go: Before your visit, find the most up to date health and safety information here.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-940-2674
Email Address: naturaltunnel@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Astronomy/Stargazing | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
Additional dates
Touring the Galaxy - May 18, 2024. 8:15 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Touring the Galaxy - May 24, 2024. 8:15 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Touring the Galaxy - June 1, 2024. 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Touring the Galaxy - June 15, 2024. 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Touring the Galaxy - July 6, 2024. 8:45 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Touring the Galaxy - July 20, 2024. 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Touring the Galaxy - Aug. 3, 2024. 8:15 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Touring the Galaxy - Aug. 17, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Touring the Galaxy - Aug. 30, 2024. 7:45 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Touring the Galaxy - Sept. 7, 2024. 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Touring the Galaxy - Sept. 21, 2024. 7:15 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Touring the Galaxy - Oct. 5, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Touring the Galaxy - Oct. 19, 2024. 6:45 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.