Eagle Eye Observatory ~ Dark Sky Program

Join us for our Dark Sky Program that takes place after our Twilight Program.

Escape to the stars with the help of Eagle Eye’s high-tech telescopes and knowledgeable astronomer. Our telescopes offer research quality views of the moon, distant stars, and deep sky objects, while also offering a vibrant, naked-eye look on the dark, night sky. Enjoy night sky constellation tours and views of celestial objects. Fun for the whole family.

Complimentary for in-house guests.

$7/per person park entry fee for day-use guests (ages 11 and over).

SKY WATCHER EVENTS ~ MARCH

Hello star gazers. An astronomical phenomenon called “Zodiacal Light” during dark nights in the spring is a wonderful thing to view. The first week of March provides an opportunity to view this special light when the Moon is below the horizon all night. Look west where the Sun set after the last twilight is gone at dusk. There will be a faint glow that is cone-shaped which is broad based and points nearly straight up from the western horizon. It will be a bit fainter than the Milky Way. But easily visible at a dark site away from city lights.

This Zodiacal Light is the result of sunlight shining on trillions of dust particles scattered about the planets in the solar system with the resulting reflected light reaching your eyes.

During March the Beehive Cluster (M44) is overhead in the constellation Cancer (the Crab). It is a beautiful deep sky open cluster with several hot blue giant stars and is about 600 light years away.

Come on out to the Eagle Eye Observatory to see this and much more!