On Saturday, July 18, 2015, park rangers will discuss how Native American warriors, 7th Cavalry Soldiers and other cultures navigated at night before modern technology.Constellations, the moon, and even clocks all helped us find our way in the dark. Join us as we step outside and use telescopes, as well as the naked eye, to navigate the night sky.
Participants will learn how to arc to Arcturus and speed on to Spica. Students will have the opportunity to earn their Junior Ranger Night Explorer patch during the event.
WHAT: Navigating the Night Sky
WHEN: Saturday, July 18, 2015, 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
Upcoming Events:
WHAT: Dr. Michael Jordan - Kiowa Historical Memory, Summer Lecture Series
WHEN: Sunday, July 12, 2015, 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Visitor Center
WHAT: Dr. Lance Janda - First Lieutenant Edward Godfrey, Summer Lecture Series
WHEN: Sunday, July 19, 2015, 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
WHAT: Summer Movies in the Park
WHEN: Saturday, July 25, 2015, 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Visitor Center Theater
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
