News Release

Astronomy Day

Astronomy Day

Sugar Creek Astronomical Society

News Release Date: May 1, 2022

On Saturday, May 7^th, join the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society, a Volunteers In Parks group at George Washington Carver National Monument as we celebrate Astronomy Day. Drop in for this free event from 1:00-4:30 p.m. The theme for 2022 is Big Astronomy. Take this opportunity to learn about and view our nearest star, the Sun, with educational activities and demonstrations. Discover more about the nearest telescopes around the world! Activities include a solar party with telescope operators from Sugar Creek Astronomical Society, featuring both white/yellow light and hydrogen alpha filters, a hands-on solar table that includes a galaxy model, clues to the cosmos, good light, good night, dark sky wheel, astronomy for everyone banner, and legends in the sky. 

Astronomy Day, “Bringing Astronomy to the People,” began in California in 1973 as a way for astronomy clubs to share the joy of astronomy with the public and has grown into a worldwide annual event. Help us celebrate Astronomy Day on Saturday, May 7^tfrom 1:00-4:30 p.m.  

The National Park Service (NPS) has introduced a new way to experience Missouri’s beloved treasures – our national parks – with the National Park Service Wellness Challenge. The NPS Wellness Challenge promotes the unique health resources that are found in national park sites across the country, and asks visitors to participate in physical, mental, and learning wellness activities unique to each park. Find out more at https://go.nps.gov/NPSWellnessChallenge. Astronomy Day supports the NPS Wellness Challenge with learning activities about the Sun and the amazing night sky.