Land Between the Lakes is one of The Bluegrass State's most glorious gems, offering unparalleled outdoor recreation and stunning scenery. It's 170,000 acres of beaches, trails, and wilderness, surrounded by two majestic lakes. This naturally diverse area is filled with hiking trails, water recreation, and one-of-a-kind experiences you can only have here, including stargazing. Yes, Land Between the Lakes has its own planetarium and observatory, and it's extraordinary. Take your next visit to Land Between the Lakes to the next level when you go stargazing at Golden Pond Planetarium in Kentucky.
Land Between the Lakes (LBL) is absolutely one of Kentucky's most incredible wonders -- and it continues to surprise even us!
For instance, did you know there was a planetarium at this park? There is!
At LBL's Golden Pond Planetarium, you'll enjoy a truly otherworldly experience.
At the Observatory, visitors can look through a computerized, Meade 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, where the wonders of the universe will be revealed.
Golden Pond Planetarium also has a special telescope made for safe viewing of the sun.
Come nightfall, this place truly comes alive -- and alight.
The planetarium's “Tonight’s Sky Live” is a nightly presentation with a look at what that evening's celestial viewing holds.
This 360-degree, surround-sound, 40-foot domed theater provides an immersive experience of outer space.
It's a family-friendly primer about all things space: the planets, stars, and constellations.
Using special equipment, the planetarium can recreate the night sky from anywhere in the world.
Given its remote location and little in the way of light pollution, Land Between the Lakes is an ideal place for stargazing in Kentucky.
When we're in a place as wondrous as Land Between the Lakes, it's easy to lose sight of the true beauty that's all around us.
What nature teaches us, though, is that it's so important to slow down and look around.
Because you'll probably discover something wonderful, even if you only pause for a moment.
Just don't forget to look up, too -- because there's a whole other world right above us!
Learn more about Golden Pond Planetarium at the Land of the Lakes website. While you're there, be sure to explore this park's glorious 170,000 acres, too!
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