Dr. Nordgren also spends time in the parks educating rangers and promoting astronomy to the public, many of whom have never seen a planet, a meteor shower, or the white arms of our galaxy.

Many of the parks have regularly scheduled Star Parties, night sky activities such as the Junior Ranger Night Explorer program, and other astronomy events throughout the year available to all ages. My hope is that all of you will visit your nearest or dearest National Park this year. Be inspired, talk to a ranger, and look up!