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Looking at the night sky

Night Sky Programs
When: See Schedule Below
Where: Varies
Duration: 1 hr. multimedia show followed by 1-2 hrs telescope viewing.
There are few better places on planet Earth for astronomy! The night sky at Bryce is so dark we can see 7500 stars on a moonless night! Here, Venus will cause you to cast a shadow! Cherish this last grand sanctuary of natural darkness by attending an indoor multimedia show followed by sky viewing with telescopes (weather permitting).

Example Multimedia Astronomy Shows:

"Stars in the Park" by Patrick Wiggins. Patrick Wiggins is Bryce Canyon's "Founding Father of Astronomy"! 2008 marks Patrick's 24th year of providing astronomy programs at Bryce Canyon National Park. Patrick works for the University of Utah Physics Department, and is also a NASA Solar System Ambassador. Join Patrick for an insider's look at the latest in astronomy and international space exploration with humorous distinctions between science fiction and science fact.

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Park Ranger Kevin Poe with telescopes at Bryce Point

"Cosmic Connections"  Join other "Dark" Rangers as they explorer how humans have connected to the stars in the past and how we can connect to them today here at Bryce Canyon.

Special Guest Astronomers:

Salt Lake Astronomical Society (SLAS) -- SLAS is Utah's largest league of amateur astronomers. Bryce Canyon National Park is proud to have SLAS as a long term partner in interpreting astronomy and furthering our efforts to protect natural dark sky. Club members occasionally join us for our weekly astronomy programs and come in force for our annual Astronomy Festival (9th annual will be June, 2009. Watch for updated information). SLAS members graciously share with our visiting public their personally owned big telescopes and their love of the night sky. Click here to learn more about SLAS.

You! -- If you are interested in sharing your love of astronomy and natural dark skies, consider applying for a position as part of Bryce Canyon's Volunteer Astronomer Corps. Click here for more information.

2008 Night Sky Astronomy Program Schedule:
* This is a tentative schedule and all programs are subject to change. The stargazing is weather permitting. Check at the visitor center for up-to-date information. 

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