Event

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Notes:
Solar observing and night time stargazing events are held at Hanging Rock State Park Visitor Center parking area.
Afternoon solar observing sessions are open to the public.
Evening stargazes are primarily for the campers of the park but the public is invited to attend however be aware that the park closes and the gate is locked at 10:00pm, therefore anyone who is not camping must leave before the gates are closed and locked at 10:00pm.
Hanging Rock State Park Visitor Center hours 9am-4:45pm.

Event is weather dependent.
As with all our club's astronomy events, in case of questionable weather check the club's Night Sky Network page, call Hanging Rock State Park at 1-336-593-8480, or call Ronnie Sherrill at 1-704-437-2300. 
Thank you.

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