Cedars of Lebanon State Park

Description: Astronomy night under the Stars

Location: Cedars of Lebanon State Park

Cedars of Lebanon State Park will be hosting Astronomy nights this memorial day weekend:

There will be a presentation at 7:30pm about the constellations, planets, galaxies, star clusters, and other objects visible that night. Viewing will begin afterwards at 8:00pm and continue until at least midnight. This is a special time of year when the winter constellations are still visible early in the evening and the summer constellations start rising later. The Milky Way might even be on display later in the evening. Our special guest speaker and presenter is Randy Oakes. We will also listen to the night sounds as we wait for the stars to appear.

Attendees should plan on bringing chairs and/or blankets to sit on. Please bring or wear clothing for cool nights after it gets dark. Except low 60s. White light interferes with night vision, please bring a red flashlight or put red cellophane (park has limited supply) over your regular flashlight. Please make sure not to wear flashing lights, especially children's shoes that flash. Feel free to bring your binoculars or telescope if you have them.

Location: Nature Center 

856 WPA Rd. 

Lebanon, TN 37087

Coordinates: 36.085394846938634, -86.32467796205827

We will begin at the Nature Center and hike a short ways to an open field located behind the Nature Center over a bridge. Accessible Restrooms are located at the Nature Center on the back deck. Handicap parking is available at the location but visitors will be directed to parking by Park Ranger upon arrival. Please inform Park Ranger if this is needed when you arrive.

Our all terrain wheelchair(single) is also available upon request.

We look forward to seeing you under the stars with us!