Golden Pond, KY – Take a trip to Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area to experience Planetarium shows and Star Parties presented by the Land Between The Lakes Association beginning May 25th, 2013, at the Golden Pond Planetarium located in the Golden Pond Visitor Center.
Starry Night programs begin with a stunning planetarium theater presentation in the 40-foot dome planetarium, then a live viewing of the night sky (weather permitting) through a 16-inch, Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope at the Golden Pond Observatory. Members of the West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers (WKAA) will also be hosting in depth Star Party astronomy programs.
The evening summer season schedule is as follows with shows beginning at 8:00pm
| May 25th | IBEX-Interstellar Boundary Explorer |
| June 8th | Earth, Moon, & Sun |
| June 15th | Two Small Pieces of Glass |
| June 22nd | Skies Above |
| July 6th | IBEX-Interstellar Boundary Explorer |
| July 20th | Telescope Time Machine with WKAA |
| August 3rd | Two Small Pieces of Glass |
| August 17th | Earth, Moon, & Sun |
| August 31st | Skies Above |
WKAA President, Bob Vickers, invites the public to come out and enjoy Starry Nights.“We want everyone to have the opportunity to see the moon, stars, planets, nebula, and other celestial objects in the clear night sky above LBL.”
Planetarium shows begin at 8:00pm; doors open at 7:30pm. No tickets will be sold after the show begins. Admission: $5.00 adults, $3.00 children 5-12, and ages 4 and under are free. Discount and Fun Cards are not accepted for this special program. The Golden Pond Planetarium is located on Woodlands Trace National Scenic Byway (KY Highway 453) at the junction with US68/KY80 in LBL.
Come Outside and Play at Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. Managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Land Between The Lakes provides outdoor recreation, lake access, and environmental education for the public to enjoy.
Visitors are encouraged to review the official website at www.lbl.org often for Calendar of Events, updates on programs and policies, safety information, maps, temporary trail and road closures, and additional information, or call 800.LBL.7077 or 270.924.2000. Follow LBL on www.Twitter.com/LBLScreechOwl or www.Twitter.com/LandBtwnLakes
