The One-Of-A-Kind Astronomy Festival In North Dakota That Will Dazzle You
The biggest and best astronomy festival in North Dakota is coming up soon and it’s sure to give you an incredible experience. Witness the night sky in all its beauty with astronomers who will point out planets, constellations, and more. This isn’t just at night, either – there are day time activities for all ages that anyone can enjoy. Check it out:
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The night sky is absolutely gorgeous over North Dakota, especially the badlands. You can see thousands of stars and even the Milky Way. On Labor Day weekend, 2019, you can take full advantage of these views at a special ND event.
The Dakota Nights Astronomy Festival is an annual event in Medora, ND and the Theodore Roosevelt National Park bringing together people of all ages and people from the average stargazer to actual astronomers. It will be taking place from August 30th to September 1st, 2019.
Despite being an astronomy event focused on the stars, it isn't just happening at night. During the day you can take part in activities like a solar system hike, watch films in the Discovery Dome, and more.
As the sun starts to set, the main event begins. People will be setting up telescopes and taking out their cameras on long exposure. Presenters will be there to teach people about what they are seeing in the stars.
The Dakota Nights Astronomy Festival will be taking place in various parts of Medora, North Dakota and the South Unit of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. You can find a full schedule of events and their locations on the official website.
How are you going to spend your Labor Day weekend this year? If you’re not planning on doing some stargazing, why not check out these awesome campgrounds in North Dakota? They might be the perfect place to enjoy the holiday.
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Leah moved to North Dakota when she was 12 years old and has traveled from the Red River Valley to the badlands and many places in between. She loves small-town life and currently enjoys living on a small farm in the ND prairie. She's always had a passion for writing and has participated in novel writing challenges such as NaNoWriMo multiple times. Her favorite part about this job is recognizing small businesses that deserve a boost and seeing the positive affect her articles can have on their traffic, especially in rural areas that might have otherwise gone overlooked.
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