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Historic Area\ \ Discover our International Dark-Sky Park! Our evenings begin with a half-hour children\'s \"Junior Astronomer\" program, followed by a discussion about the importance of dark skies and light conservation. Then join NASA Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) Ambassadors for a presentation on the latest news in astronomy. Finish the evening by relaxing and enjoying the night\'s beauty with the members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club for a tour of the night sky. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets. Feel free to bring your telescope or binoculars for your own exploration.\ \ Entrance gates close one hour after the program start time.\ \ $10/car parking fee.\ \ 2022 dates for Astronomy for Everyone:\ Jan. 8, 2022. 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.\ Feb. 5, 2022. 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.\ March 5, 2022. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.\ April 30, 2022. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.\ May 28, 2022. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.\ June 18, 2022. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.\ July 30, 2022. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.\ Aug. 27, 2022. 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.\ Sept. 24, 2022. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.\ Oct. 29, 2022. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.\ Nov. 26, 2022. 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.\ Dec. 17, 2022. 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane,, Fauquier County, Virginia, United States, 20144
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