TheTimesTribune.com, Corbin, KY

March 16, 2009

Stargazers inviited to the Falls


Special to The Times-Tribune

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park will celebrate its newly expanded astronomy program with a Star Party scheduled for Saturday, March 28.      

 With the purchase of three high-powered telescopes, astronomy binoculars and stargazing software made possible by a state/federal grant, the program has started with great success.

The next Winter Star Party is set for March 28 at 7 p.m. Participants will meet in the Moonbow Room inside the DuPont Lodge. Star Party participants will learn to read a sky map, view the moon, planets and other objects in the sky.  In case of inclement weather, participants will utilize computer software to simulate what would be seen on a clear night. Star parties are free of charge.

For more information, contact Steve Gilbert at 800-325-0063.