Star Gaze

When
CST
Where
Henderson Beach State Park

17000 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin FL 32541

Directions

Upon entering the park head to the eastern pavilions. The event will be east of Pavilion "A".

Fees

Members of NFWAA will have the entry fee waived. Star Gaze program is free, with paid park entry.

Description

NWFAA provides outreach pertaining to astronomy by setting up opportunities for the publics use of telescopes and educating the community on celestial viewing. Because Henderson Beach has such a low western horizon, they start observing 2 hours prior to sunset and observe the sun until it sets. they provide special equipment to safely view the sun. Once the sun sets, they shift over to nighttime equipment. They generally have 4 scopes at a minimum for observing the nighttime sky.

Contact
michael.schuchhardt@floridadep.gov