Information for a Future trip to Burnheim Forest     

                 Please reach there between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m.

             Check again between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to see if it has become cloudy.  In any case there will be no class today.

             The weather is predicted to be clear.  Wear heavy clothes because it will be cold there.  Bring a scarf, hat, and gloves.  If possible bring a flash light.  You may also bring something hot (e.g. coffee) to drink.

To get to Burnheim  Forrest here is the info:

.  -->>   Take I-65 South.   Take Exit 112  for Bernheim Forest/Bardstown Exit

   -->>   At the end of the exit turn left to go over the bridge.

   -->>   About three quarters of a mile along the road (245) towards Bardstown you will get a Gate for Bernheim  Forest on the right hand side of the road.

  -->>    At the gate you don't have to pay for the ticket.  Please tell them that you are from Bellarmine University.

  -->>    From the entrance go straight until you reach the intersection of Holly Springs Way and Arboretum Drive (on your right hand.)  When you pass the Arboretum Center parking lot on your right please park your car and you should see us on the other side of the road in a grassy area with telescopes  ('Beech'  is the location on the map below.)

Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
State Highway 245
P.O. Box 130
Clermont, KY  40110
(Just 20 minutes south of Louisville)

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Light of the Moon
Night Hike by the Light of a Full "Frost " Moon
Claude Stephens, Education Director,Bernheim
Dr. Faiz Ahmad and Dr. Bill Hardin, astronomers at Bellarmine University
Tuesday, November 19
Nothing is quite so mesmerizing as a big round moon coming up over the
horizon shortly after sunset. Join us for a hike in the cool night air as we
discover that nature doesn't bed down just because the sun has set. In fact, nighttime can be one of the best times to view animals or catch the songs of night birds and voices of night mammals. If sky conditions are not good, the astronomy portion of the program will be cancelled, but the hike will continue as planned. Call between 4:00 and 5:00 pm on the same day for information about cancellations due to weather.
Time: 5:30 – 7::00 pm
Place: Meet in the parking lot of the Visitor Center
Fee: $7 members,$10 non-members
Limit: 30 participants

Star Gazing
Star and Planet Gazing, New Moon
Dr. Faiz Ahmad and Dr.Bill Hardin, astronomers at Bellarmine University
Wednesday December 4 
Saturn, appearing over the horizon about an hour after sunset, will be oriented to the earth in a manner that makes its rings appear wide open, giving the planet a rare brilliance. Without the light of Earth ’s moon, the night sky will be awash with stars and other heavenly features that your hosts from Bellarmine will introduce to you. Planning out star gazing programs in advance is always a bit of a gamble. We are hoping for a clear night, but bad sky conditions will cancel this program. Contact Bernheim between 4:00 and 5:00 pm on the same day to find out about last minute cancellations.
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Place:Meet in the parking lot of the Arboretum Center
Fee:$7 members,$10 non-members
Limit:30 participants

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