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.

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DATE      
 TIME        
TOPIC
May 11
 8:00 PM
So, You Want To Be An Astrophotographer? - This engaging presentation will teach the audience basics on how to photograph Shenandoah National Park and the sky while visiting.
May 18
 8:00 PM The Sky IS Falling - Space Rocks and You - Learn about meteorites and see actual meteorites from Mars, Chelyabinsk, Russia, and the Moon. 
Jun 15
 9:00 PM The Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater - The world's 7th largest known impact crater is under the Chesapeake Bay at Cape Charles, VA. Hear the inside story, and view extremely rare geological samples from within CBIC. 
Jun 29
 9:00 PM
 		 The Future of US Crewed Spaceflight - Learn where NASA is headed, literally, with new manned spacecraft and rockets to launch the next generation of American astronauts.
Jul 20
 9:00 PM
 		 This Isn't Your Grandaddy's Moon - Guests will learn the latest about the missions sent to the Moon by NASA, China, and India, plus manned efforts. Guests will also learn about the Moon's origin and evolution.
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
May 14
 8:00 PM
So, You Want To Be An Astrophotographer? - This engaging presentation will teach the audience basics on how to photograph Shenandoah National Park and the sky while visiting.
May 29
 8:00 PM The Sky IS Falling - Space Rocks and You - Learn about meteorites and see actual meteorites from Mars, Chelyabinsk, Russia, and the Moon. 
Jun 5
 9:00 PM The Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater - The world's 7th largest known impact crater is under the Chesapeake Bay at Cape Charles, VA. Hear the inside story, and view extremely rare geological samples from within CBIC. 
Jun 26
 9:00 PM
 		 The Future of US Crewed Spaceflight - Learn where NASA is headed, literally, with new manned spacecraft and rockets to launch the next generation of American astronauts.
Jul 24
 9:00 PM
 		 This Isn't Your Grandaddy's Moon - Guests will learn the latest about the missions sent to the Moon by NASA, China, and India, plus manned efforts. Guests will also learn about the Moon's origin and evolution.
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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