SunWatch - Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium

FYI: Due to water tank improvements, bathrooms and water fountains will be unavailable from October 2 through early December. Portable toilets and handwashing stations will be located throughout the park.

Farmstead Museum hours: Mon – Wed: 8:30AM – 3PM | Thurs – Sat: 9AM – 4:30PM

FYI: The Observation Tower at the end of Cliffside Trail will be closed until further notice.

All pets must be placed on a 6ft visible leash at all times when at the park. No pets are allowed in the animal habitat area.

It is highly recommended that program tickets are purchased at least 15 minutes before any program, in-person or online.

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SunWatch

August 17 @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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- Free

SunWatch

This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday & Sunday, 3p-3:30p, March-October.

Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun’s dynamic magnetic activity.

It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled.

This is a free event and does not require registration.

Details

Date: August 17
Time:

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost: Free
Event Categories: Astronomy, Free Event
Event Tags:Astronomy, Bays Mountain Astronomy Club, BMAC, family, free, Kids, Observatory, Observing, Prominences, Sun, Sunspots, Telescope
Website: www.baysmountain.com

Venue

Bays Mountain Park
853 Bays Mountain Park Road
Kingsport, TN 37660 United States + Google Map
Phone (423) 229-9447
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Details

Date: August 17
Time:

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost: Free
Event Categories: Astronomy, Free Event
Event Tags:Astronomy, Bays Mountain Astronomy Club, BMAC, family, free, Kids, Observatory, Observing, Prominences, Sun, Sunspots, Telescope
Website: www.baysmountain.com

Venue

Bays Mountain Park
853 Bays Mountain Park Road
Kingsport, TN 37660 United States + Google Map
Phone (423) 229-9447
View Venue Website

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