Free Public Star Park at Bells Bend Outdoor Center

Meet at Bells Bend Outdoor Center to join members of Nashville’s Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society for a night of stargazing.

Directions:
4197 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37218
Tip: There are two entrances into the park with rock signs. You will be taking the second entrance.
Star Parties are fun events where we get to share our passion for the night sky with the community. If it's your first Star Party, we've included a small Q & A below:
Price?
Free!
What to bring?
Yourself, friends, family, and anything else. Feel free to bring a chair/blanket and sit outside with us if you'd like
Are there any age requirements?
Open to all ages
What's up with the red lights, and why don't you have regular lights in the area?
There's science behind it, but basically, red light doesn't interfere with night vision like white light does. It takes your eyes about 20 minutes to get your night vision, so we don't want to disrupt it by using white light.
So, I'm here. What do I do?
Stop by the Welcome Table to check out our swag. Decide which telescope you want to peek into and ask the BSAS member what they are viewing. Be careful not to touch the eyepiece or telescope, since it might move the object out of view. If this happens, just let the BSAS member know so they can get the object back in the eyepiece for you.
Who are these people with the telescopes?
These are members of the BSAS Astronomy Club who have brought out their telescopes to share what's in the night sky with you. It's part of our community outreach with the park, and honestly, we love doing it and encourage questions. We enjoy sharing our passion for the night sky with our neighbors.
Event Cancellation?
These events are weather permitting. Please check the event day to ensure the weather is cooperating for a successful event.