Astronomy Programs
Planetarium Theater
Now Showing!
The Case of the Disappearing Planet
A detective story of what is
a planet and why Pluto isn't.
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2 p.m. showtime:
Appalachian Skies
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Planetarium Theater
Bays Mountain Park features a state-of-the-art planetarium theater located inside the Nature Center. See the universe in a new way, take a journey through the solar system and immerse yourself under a star-filled sky. More >>
Telescope Observing
View the wonders of the night sky through the Bays Mountain telescopes. The rings of Saturn, star clusters and galaxies are just a few of the amazing sights awaiting you at our observatories. StarWatch occurs on Saturday evenings during the months of March, April, October, & November.
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Solar Observing
View the closest star to Earth, our Sun! With the use of special filters, we make it safe to observe the Sun through one of our telescopes. See sunspots, solar prominences and more! SunWatch is from 3-3:30 p.m. on Saturdays & Sundays from March through November.
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