***THE EVENING OUTDOOR EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER.***
Discover astronomy in both the daytime sky and the evening sky with members of the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society. The events start at 2pm and end at 8pm. You may drop in for any or all parts that interest you.
NASA Partner Eclipse Ambassadors will present a youth eclipse mini-workshop in the afternoon. Following that program, (weather and clear skies permitting) see the sun through safe solar viewers and with a safe solar telescope. Watch the sunset with us and look for the belt of Venus. Learn what objects will be visible in the sky tonight, take a tour of the constellations and have a look through a telescope.
Information for Visitors
2:00 pm: Youth Program (mini-workshop) public invited. For youth six years old and up. Explore light and shadows, be the Earth, Moon and Sun, and learn what causes eclipses. Find out how to view a solar eclipse safely with pinhole projection and build your own viewer. (Bring one or more empty cereal boxes to make and take home your safe solar viewer) Parents are welcome and encouraged to come and help with activities. Ask your eclipse questions.
3:30 pm: For all ages: Safe solar viewing of the sun’s image with a Sunspotter telescope (clear sky permitting) until the sun gets too low in the sky. Use our solar filters (eclipse glasses) and look at the sun. See the sun and its prominences through a Hydrogen-alpha solar telescope.
5:00 pm program: What’s up in the sky tonight
5:30 pm: sunset viewing; learn what phenomenon make this daily occurrence so spectacular.
6:00-6:30 Park Interpreter Brandi Hanson: Stoties it really in the Dark
6:30 -8:00 pm: Star viewing party.
Outside activities will be cancelled in the case of overcast weather.
Overcast Weather Schedule:
3:30 -4:15. Albedo, why does wearing a dark colored shirt make you hotter on a bright sunny day? Indoor Pavillion
4:30-5:00 What's up in the sky tonight?
5:15-5:45 pm. Sunset Revelations. Discover what makes the delta sunset so spectacular.
Indoor pavillion.
Star Party Etiquette:
There are a few things that will enhance everyone’s experience. If you have a red or amber colored low power flashlight, bring it. White light flashlights should have red plastic or ‘tail light tape’ placed over the lens. The red light lets your eyes adapt to the darkness to see the stars better. The light from your regular flashlight or phone can cause you and others to lose their night vision, making it hard to see the stars.
If you have your own telescope and know how to use it - and you don’t mind others looking through it - feel free to bring it. Choose a couple of your favorite objects. Be prepared, people will ask you questions about your telescope and what you are looking at!
Bring your binoculars if you have some, they are good for looking at the night sky.
Dogs on leashes can get tangled with telescopes. Please keep dogs away from the telescope area. Respect the telescope viewing area. Park your vehicle so the headlights are facing away from the viewing area.
About Lake Chicot State Park:
Lake Chicot State Park was established in 1957. The park covers 211.6 acres in Chicot County, Arkansas. It lies within the Arkansas delta in the southeast corner of the state. The park is located along Lake Chicot, a 22 mile oxbow lake that was formerly the main channel of the Mississippi River.
Address: 2542 State Hwy 257, Lake Village, AR 71653
Management: Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism
Lake Chicot is the largest natural lake in Arkansas and the largest oxbow lake in North America. Its beautiful waters are a favorite with anglers throughout the year. Located near the Mississippi River, the park is situated in one of the largest flyways in the country making it a perfect place for birdwatching. Park programs include lake and levee tours. Enjoy one of the 14 cabins or 85 campsites for your overnight stay. The park’s pavilions are perfect for larger group meetings and reunions. Also available in the park are a park store (boat rentals by reservation only at this time) and a seasonal swimming pool.
Discover astronomy in both the daytime sky and the evening sky with members of the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society. The events start at 2pm and end at 8pm. You may drop in for any or all parts that interest you.
NASA Partner Eclipse Ambassadors will present a youth eclipse mini-workshop in the afternoon. Following that program, (weather and clear skies permitting) see the sun through safe solar viewers and with a safe solar telescope. Watch the sunset with us and look for the belt of Venus. Learn what objects will be visible in the sky tonight, take a tour of the constellations and have a look through a telescope.
Information for Visitors
2:00 pm: Youth Program (mini-workshop) public invited. For youth six years old and up. Explore light and shadows, be the Earth, Moon and Sun, and learn what causes eclipses. Find out how to view a solar eclipse safely with pinhole projection and build your own viewer. (Bring one or more empty cereal boxes to make and take home your safe solar viewer) Parents are welcome and encouraged to come and help with activities. Ask your eclipse questions.
3:30 pm: For all ages: Safe solar viewing of the sun’s image with a Sunspotter telescope (clear sky permitting) until the sun gets too low in the sky. Use our solar filters (eclipse glasses) and look at the sun. See the sun and its prominences through a Hydrogen-alpha solar telescope.
5:00 pm program: What’s up in the sky tonight
5:30 pm: sunset viewing; learn what phenomenon make this daily occurrence so spectacular.
6:00-6:30 Park Interpreter Brandi Hanson: Stoties it really in the Dark
6:30 -8:00 pm: Star viewing party.
Outside activities will be cancelled in the case of overcast weather.
Overcast Weather Schedule:
3:30 -4:15. Albedo, why does wearing a dark colored shirt make you hotter on a bright sunny day? Indoor Pavillion
4:30-5:00 What's up in the sky tonight?
5:15-5:45 pm. Sunset Revelations. Discover what makes the delta sunset so spectacular.
Indoor pavillion.
Star Party Etiquette:
There are a few things that will enhance everyone’s experience. If you have a red or amber colored low power flashlight, bring it. White light flashlights should have red plastic or ‘tail light tape’ placed over the lens. The red light lets your eyes adapt to the darkness to see the stars better. The light from your regular flashlight or phone can cause you and others to lose their night vision, making it hard to see the stars.
If you have your own telescope and know how to use it - and you don’t mind others looking through it - feel free to bring it. Choose a couple of your favorite objects. Be prepared, people will ask you questions about your telescope and what you are looking at!
Bring your binoculars if you have some, they are good for looking at the night sky.
Dogs on leashes can get tangled with telescopes. Please keep dogs away from the telescope area. Respect the telescope viewing area. Park your vehicle so the headlights are facing away from the viewing area.
About Lake Chicot State Park:
Lake Chicot State Park was established in 1957. The park covers 211.6 acres in Chicot County, Arkansas. It lies within the Arkansas delta in the southeast corner of the state. The park is located along Lake Chicot, a 22 mile oxbow lake that was formerly the main channel of the Mississippi River.
Address: 2542 State Hwy 257, Lake Village, AR 71653
Management: Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism
Lake Chicot is the largest natural lake in Arkansas and the largest oxbow lake in North America. Its beautiful waters are a favorite with anglers throughout the year. Located near the Mississippi River, the park is situated in one of the largest flyways in the country making it a perfect place for birdwatching. Park programs include lake and levee tours. Enjoy one of the 14 cabins or 85 campsites for your overnight stay. The park’s pavilions are perfect for larger group meetings and reunions. Also available in the park are a park store (boat rentals by reservation only at this time) and a seasonal swimming pool.
Date: Saturday, February 3, 2024
Time: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Central
Location:
Lake Chicot State Park
2542 State Hwy 257
Lake Village , AR 71653
