# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Star Gazing and Laser Night Featuring CNU Gravitational Waves
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: When the sun goes down, the night sky lights up at the Virginia Living Museum. Join us after hours for free outdoor stargazing (weather permitting) and an unforgettable lineup of Planetarium and Laser shows. Whether you’re here to explore the constellations or rock out to a sky-synced soundtrack, there’s something for everyone.

CNU Gravitational Wave Demos
The CNU Gravitational Waves research group will join us for hands-on science demos in the WEC lobby (where the planetarium is located) from 5 to 8:30pm, and will present a gravitational waves science show in Classrooms 3&4 at 6pm. Both are FREE and open to all!

Stargazing
As the sky darkens, our astronomy team will guide you through Virginia’s night sky. Look for planets, star clusters, and seasonal constellations from our observation areas.

Telescopes: Abbitt Observatory or Conservation Garden, depending on the weather forecast.

Observing is free and open to all event attendees.

Entry:
Main Entrance open for check-in.

Shows in the Abbitt Planetarium
Please note: Planetarium and Laser shows require ticket purchase.

6:00 pm – Virginia Skies (planetarium program): A live guided tour of the current evening sky with a staff astronomer.

7:00 pm – Laser Hypnotica: A mixed music show featuring techno music

8:30 pm – Laser Rock: A mix of classic rock music

10:00 pm – Pink Floyd’s The Wall: Selections from the Pink Floyd double album.

Perfect for date nights, family adventures, or a unique night out with friends.
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://thevlm.org/events/november-stargazing-at-the-virginia-living-museum/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=newport+news-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newport News
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA, United States, Virginia 23601
- **lat**: 37.06997
- **long**: -76.47949
- **full address**: 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA, United States, Virginia 23601

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- **organizer**: Virginia Living Museum (https://allevents.in/org/virginia-living-museum/26077072)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA, United States, Virginia 23601
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Virginia Living Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Star Gazing and Laser Night Featuring CNU Gravitational Waves ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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