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National Astronomy Day at Golden Pond Planetarium

April 20, 2017 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Golden Pond in the Land Between the Lakes

The only problem we have when we visit the Land Between the Lakes is trying to see and do everything at once! Gotta admit, though, I love the challenge. The Golden Pond Planetarium has something extra special coming up later this month and if you (like my youngest daughter) love astronomy, you’ll definitely want to mark your calendar.

West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers will host a National Astronomy Day event from 10-5pm, Saturday, April 29, 2017, at the Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.

National Astronomy Day at Golden Pond (Land Between the Lakes)
“Highlights include “Meet Galileo” – an opportunity to interact with a first-person interpretation of the famous astronomer; “Comet Man” will make an appearance using dry ice to create a comet with help from visitors; and Artist Louise Phillips will be at Astronomy Day to present her artwork Dark Skies at Land Between the Lakes. A dedication ceremony will take place at 11am.

“National Astronomy Day promotes and encourages astronomy as a science and hobby. Land Between the Lakes and the Western Kentucky Amateur Astronomers hope the observance will increase knowledge and awareness of how the earth, moon and sun interact.” Says Jim Phfistner a West Kentucky Amateur Astronomy Club member.

Visitors can view free, full-dome, digital surround sound planetarium shows at 10 and 11am, 12, 1, 2, 3, and 4pm. A Star Party will take place at the observatory located just behind the visitor center after dark, if weather permits.

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National Astronomy Day at Golden Pond (Land Between the Lakes)
“The planetarium offers a variety of shows and provides an exciting way for our visitors to learn more about astronomy,” says Rob Milner, Planetarium Manager. “This year we are debuting a new eclipse show called TOTALITY. We will open the observatory for people to safely view the sun through our solar telescope. Entertaining and educational programs will be available for all ages.”

Astronomy club members will talk about how you can enjoy the total solar eclipse and give out free solar viewing glasses. Visitors will receive tips on observing the night sky, buying a first telescope and safely viewing the sun during the total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017.

Be sure to visit the gift shop while at the Planetarium – you’ll probably see me there, trying to decide which stuffed animals and coffee mugs I “… simply MUST have.”

For more information visit: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/astronomy-day-2017/
See the Astronomy Day brochure: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2017.GPAstronomyDay.2.pdf

Filed Under: Blog, Golden Pond Planetarium, LBL, News, Springtime in Kentucky Tagged With: Land Between the Lakes events 2017, The Planetarium 2017 events

2017 Sheep Shearing & Wool Week at the Homeplace 1850s Farm

March 13, 2017 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Sheep at The Homeplace LBL
The Homeplace 1850s Farm has a lot of fun planned for the week of April 8-15.  Sheep Shearing & Wool Week is always a popular time at the Homeplace, and  one of my own personal Land Between the Lakes events each year.

You can see, first-hand as the sheep experience their spring hair cut and see how their wool is transformed step-by-step into useful farm textiles.

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Sheep at The Homeplace LBL
From The Homeplace:

Watch and visit with sheep shearer Gary Lawson as he demonstrates the historic skill of hand shearing sheep. Seeing them before and after is pretty amazing.

Meet and Greet The Border Leicester Sheep (Saturday, April 8 12-1pm) On shearing day, sheep are the stars. Learn about the Homeplace’s rare heritage breed sheep, and in between their haircuts, meet them up-close and personal.

2017 Sheep Shearing and Wool Week at The Homeplace

See Land Between the Lakes Official Website for more events and information!

Also See: Top 10 Things I Love About the Homeplace in the Land Between the Lakes.

Filed Under: Events, LBL, Springtime in Kentucky, The Homeplace Tagged With: Land Between the Lakes events 2017, The Homeplace Events 2017, The Homeplace Sheep Shearing

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