New Mexico Museum of Space History Host Lecture on Stargazing at National Parks

Launch Pad Lecture: National Parks Night Skies. The New Mexico Museum of Space History invites you to an enlightening edition of its Launch Pad Lecture series, which will focus on the breathtaking beauty and crucial conservation of our National Parks’ night skies.

On Friday, May 2, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, join in the New Horizons Dome Theater as we welcome guest speaker Sarah Sherwood from White Sands National Park. Ranger Sherwood, a self-proclaimed "generalist" with a fascinating background in math and psychology, will illuminate the vital role the National Park Service plays in safeguarding the celestial wonders above us.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into why dark skies are a precious natural resource deserving recognition and protection. Sarah will also share practical ways you can contribute to these critical conservation efforts. Having honed her astronomical expertise at the National Park Service’s Night Sky Academy, her passion for the cosmos is truly infectious.

The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo is a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. A Smithsonian Affiliate, the museum showcases the significant role New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. Space Program and features the International Space Hall of Fame, and New Horizons Dome Theater.

For more information, please contact the museum at (575) 437-2840 or visit their website at www.nmspacemuseum.org.

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