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LBL's Golden Pond Planetarium to Host Astronomy Day May 2, 2009
GOLDEN POND, KY - The West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers (WKAA) and Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will host National Astronomy Day on May 2, at the Golden Pond Visitor Center and Planetarium.
WKAA club members will be available throughout the day to answer questions, distribute information, and share telescopes for solar observing.
"The planetarium offers a variety of shows for all to enjoy and it's an exciting way for children to learn about astronomy," said Al Ogar, planetarium interpreter. "This experience is also a good way to teach children how the planets affect our climate and environment."
In addition to opportunities to observe the sun, the day includes free planetarium shows at 10 & 11 a.m., and 1, 2, & 3 p.m. Planetarium doors open at 9 a.m. Featured shows include Blown Away: Wild World of Weather, Search for Life in the Universe, Far Out Space Places, Explorers of the International Space Station, and Kentucky Skies. LBL's Golden Pond Planetarium is a newly-upgraded, state-of-the-art, air conditioned facility with new theatre style seats allowing visitors to enjoy our shows in comfort.
At noon, WKAA members will present a lecture titled "Getting Started in Astronomy." In the past, this presentation has included tips on observing the night sky, buying your first scope, and safety viewing the sun.
Astronomy Day is held annually nationwide to promote and encourage astronomy as a science and hobby. For more information or directions to the Golden Pond Visitor Center, visit WKAA's website at www.wkaa.net, LBL's website at www.lbl.org, or "Friends of LBL" (LBL Association) at www.friendsoflbl.org. Upcoming programs at the Golden Pond Planetarium include Friday and Saturday Summer Nights beginning May 23 through September 5, 2009.
Land Between The Lakes is managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with "Friends of LBL", to provide public lands outdoor recreation and environmental education. We encourage visitors to review our website at www.lbl.org each season, and throughout the season, for our Calendar of Events, updates on programs and policies, and temporary trail and road closures. Additional LBL information is also available on our website or by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000. You can find out more about "Friends of LBL" at www.friendsoflbl.org.
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(April 16, 2009)