Night Skies Over the LBJ Ranch: Stargazing Event Set for November 7.
Discover the wonders of the night sky at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park during Night Skies Over the LBJ Ranch on Saturday, Nov. 7.
From 6:30 to 10 p.m., park rangers and members of Hill Country Astronomers will guide visitors through an evening of stargazing and exploration. Telescopes will provide views of stars, globular star clusters, and distant galaxies, while participants learn about the importance of protecting dark skies.
The event is free, but reservations are required and attendance is limited to 100 participants.
To reserve a spot, call 830-868-7128, and select option 2, or email LYJO_Information@nps.gov with the subject line “Night Skies Over the LBJ Ranch.”
Updates will also be posted on the park website at www.nps.gov/lyjo and the park Facebook page www.facebook.com/LBJohnsonNPS.
For more information about night skies in national parks, visit www.nps.gov/subjects/