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Touring the Galaxy

Location of Natural Tunnel State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Gazebo
Main Park Address: Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy., Duffield, VA 24244.

When

June 20, 2026. 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky. Telescopes will be on hand for viewing. Feel free to bring along a chair or blanket.

The program will begin at sunset with a brief orientation to the night sky as our eyes adjust to the dark. If you will be joining the group after dark, we kindly ask that you please turn off flashlights in the parking area before approaching the group to help preserve night vision.

Programs subject to cancellation due to weather. For more information, please call 276-940-2674.

group of people sitting in folding chairs watching as a volunteer near the telescope points to the sky

Documents

astronomy-2027.pdf

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-940-2674
Email Address: naturaltunnel@dcr.virginia.gov