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Explore Death Valley's famous dark skies through ranger talks, telescope viewings and trivia events. Learn about the cosmos and see distant galaxies, planets and stars.
Friday, February 6
Furnace Creek Star Party Las Vegas Astronomical Society
Drop in anytime to explore the night sky through telescopes directed at different planets, stars, and more! Ranger-guided constellation tours on the half hour at 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, and 9:30 PM. 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Furnace Creek Airport
Astronomy on Tap Delina Levine and Sam Rose (California Institute of Technology)
Join Caltech scientists for a fun evening featuring two 20-minute public astronomy talks and space-themed pub trivia (with prizes) over food and drinks at the Badwater Saloon! All ages welcome. Talk 1: Gama-Ray Busts: The Universe's Most Energetic Explosions
Talk 2: The Stellar Graveyard: Black Holes, Neutron Stars, and White Dwarfs 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Badwater Saloon (Stovepipe Wells)
Saturday, February 7
Furnace Creek Star Party Las Vegas Astronomical Society
Drop in anytime to explore the night sky through telescopes directed at different planets, stars, and more! Ranger-guided constellation tours on the half hour at 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, and 9:30 PM. 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Furnace Creek Airport
Astronomy on Tap Harshda Saxena and Tim Proudkii (California Institute of Technology)
Join Caltech scientists for a fun evening featuring two 20-minute public astronomy talks and space-themed pub trivia (with prizes) over food and drinks at the Wildrose Tavern! All ages welcome. Talk 1: Studying the Giants - Understanding the Universe through its Largest Structures
Talk 2: How Jupiter's Moons Became Alien Worlds 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Wildrose Tavern (Furnace Creek)
Sunday, February 8
Astronomy Program National Park Service Ranger
Join a ranger to explore the night sky and learn about the cosmos. Optional: Bring a flashlight with a red light to protect your night vision, a chair, and binoculars for a more comfortable stargazing experience. 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Furance Creek Visitor Center
