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Did you know white lights from cell phones and flashlights can harm your night vision? A red light is much better for stargazing because it won't impact your (and others) night vision as much.
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Katahdin Overlook
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Picnic area and scenic viewpoint on the Katahdin Loop Road. Excellent views of Katahdin and the surrounding landscape, and a popular astronomy site after sunset.
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Thomas Hariot
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Thomas Hariot was a leading scientist and scholar of sixteenth-century England. Having graduated from St. Mary’s Hall, Oxford in 1580 with a concentration in astronomy and mathematics, he was soon employed by Sir Walter Raleigh to assist in the colonization of the New World. His documentation of the New World proved invaluable to Europe's understanding of this mysterious land.
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Learn how to reduce your recreation impacts by following the NPS and LNT Guidelines for Dark Sky & Artificial Lighting and Protecting the Sounds of Nature.
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Information Panel: The Nation's Capital Begins Here
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After the Revolutionary War, the new nation searched for a permanent seat of government. President George Washington favored a 10-mile square territory along the Potomac River that encompassed the economically important ports of Georgetown and Alexandria. In 1791, the first boundary stone for the federal district- the south cornerstone- was laid with great fanfare right here on Jones Point.
Great Basin National Park
Changes in the Park
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Upcoming changes coming to Great Basin National Park
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People in the past carved petroglyphs and painted pictographs to mark the cycle of the sun, moon, and stars; solstices; and the changing seasons. They tracked time by creating solar calendars that interacted with light and shadow as the sun moved across the sky. When unique astronomical events took place, they documented the moment in stone. Learn more about the purpose for these images.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon Association Bookstore
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Bryce Canyon Natural History Association (BCNHA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the official nonprofit partner of Bryce Canyon National Park and Dixie National Forest, operating retail shops and visitor centers within the park, and surrounding national forest lands. Since 1961, BCNHA has provided over nine million dollars in support.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon Association wayside
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Since 1961, the Bryce Canyon Association has worked to enhance the visitor experience at Bryce Canyon National Park. This non-profit organization was created to support educational, interpretive, and scientific programs in the park. As the park’s primary partner, they fund free visitor publications, annual geology and astronomy festivals, youth internships, wildlife research, and much more. Your purchase directly supports the park.
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The William English House in Versailles, Ohio was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The house is architecturally significant because the house's four west doors act as an astronomical calendar to mark the seasons of the year.
Death Valley National Park
Badwater Basin
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The lowest point in North America is a surreal landscape of vast salt flats. The basin sits 282 feet (86 m) below sea level where a temporary lake may form after heavy rainstorms.
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Mary Golda Ross was the first Native American woman to be a professional engineer. In 1952, she was one of the 40 founding members of Lockheed's secret Advanced Development Program, known as the Skunk Works. Much of the work she did there remains classified.
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Listed in the National Register on June 26, 2017, the Bell Laboratories-Holmdel, NJ is significant for the architectural design work of Eero Saarinen and Associates and the corporate campus landscape design by Hideo Sasaki of Sasaki, Walker and Associates. Bell Laboratories-Holmdel gained significance as a key research and development facility for Bell Laboratories, which spearheaded significant breakthroughs in twentieth-century science.
National Mall and Memorial Parks
NAMA Notebook: Benjamin Banneker
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Where can you find connections to Black History Month on the National Mall? Every monument and memorial is connected to Black history, although the stories might not always be obvious. In this NAMA Notebook page, Ranger Jen tells the story of Benjamin Banneker, astronomer, inventor, and one of the men responsible for determining the boundaries of Washington, D.C. Have you visited Banneker Park?
Indiana Dunes National Park
Alice Gray
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In 1915, Alice Gray’s extraordinary life took a twist when she shunned the conventional world to live along Indiana’s wild shore. As Diana of the Dunes, she spent nearly a decade among the sands in makeshift lakeshore shacks before her untimely death near today’s West Beach; she seeked solitude, advocated for dunes conservation and left an eternal imprint in the sands.
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Throughout its history the Astro Theater has been used for stage shows, movies, and even a miniature golf course. Constructed and opened in 1926 by Chicago architect John Eberson, the theater possesses a unique combination of Moorish and Classical styles and is recognized by being listed in the National Register of Historic Places and being designated as an Omaha Local Landmark.
San Juan Island National Historical Park
Afterglow Vista
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On June 9, 2022, members of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) SpaceX Crew-2 mission visited National Park Service Headquarters in Washington D.C. for a celebration of science, astronomy, art and exploration. The following is the brief introductory speech given by Grand Canyon National Park ranger Rader Lane to SpaceX Crew-2, National Park Service leadership, and Department employees in the North Penthouse of the Department of the Interior building.
Office of Communications
Astronauts Visit National Park Service Headquarters
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On June 9, 2022, members of NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 mission visited National Park Service Headquarters in Washington D.C. for a celebration of science, astronomy, art and exploration. SpaceX Crew-2 returned to earth last November after a record-setting six months at the International Space Station. During their visit, the crew met with park leadership and employees to learn about the National Park Service’s efforts to protect and preserve our dark skies.