The first "Night Sky Festival" will be held in Bar Harbor, Maine this fall. The festival begins on the evening of September 17th and continues through sunrise on September 21st.
The festival is to celebrate the beauty of Acadia's night sky through education, science and the arts.
From stargazing in Acadia National Park to a special performance of night sky themed works by the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, the public is invited to participate in each facet of the festival.
The Festival is presented by the Island Astronomy Institute in collaboration with Acadia National park, Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Acadia, and a unique partnership of community and government organizations.
A full calendar of the Night Sky Festival can be seen at www.nightskyfestival.org .
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