![]() NPS Photo by Daniel Pawlak Schedule: Virtual Grand Canyon Star Party 2021Grand Canyon National Park and the Grand Canyon Conservancy invites everyone to the Virtual Grand Canyon Star Party taking place , June 5-12, 2021. While the on-site event at Grand Canyon National Park is cancelled on both rims due to concerns over COVID-19, the park will bring the wonders of the night sky into the virtual realm through a series of video premieres on the park's Facebook page.Over the course of the week, there will be 8 special presentations by guest speakers - and virtual telescope sessions - in which astronomers connect video cameras to their telescopes and examine a number of celestial objects. The nightly telescope sessions will last between 60 and 90 minutes. Stay tuned for the schedule of presentations, and the links to the videos on Facebook: Saturday, June 5, 2021To Be Announced.Sunday, June 6, 2021 To Be AnnouncedMonday, June 7, 2021To Be AnnouncedTuesday, June 8, 2021To Be Announced.Wednesday, June 9, 2021 To Be AnnouncedThursday, June 10, 2021To Be AnnouncedFriday, June 11, 2021To Be AnnouncedSaturday, June 12, 2021To Be Announced![]()
Information About Attending the Grand Canyon Star Party 2022, in Grand Canyon National Park (June 18-25, 2022)National parks protect some of the last remaining dark skies in the United States and embraces night skies as one of the many scenic vistas to preserve. Due to its remoteness and clean air, Grand Canyon National Park is one of the best night sky observation sites. Things to Know about the 2022 Star Party
Bring a Red FlashlightMake your way safely: use a red flashlight; white flashlights and cell phone lights are discouraged on the telescope lot. Make a red flashlight by:
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Star Party Evening Programs (South Rim)South Rim Visitor Center. Doors open at 7:40 pm. Presentations start at 8 pm. (Limited-capacity seating) Night Sky Photography Workshops (South Rim)Night Sky Photography Workshops meet at Grand Canyon Visitor Center at 9:30 pm, then take place out under the stars. Workshops are free and open to the public. Constellation Talks (South Rim)Constellation talks happen every night 9, 9:30 and 10 pm ![]() Photo courtesy of Christian Schroll North Rim Star Party 2022
Become a Volunteer in 2022All amateur astronomers interested in sharing the skies with visitors are invited to participate. Whether you can volunteer for a few days or the whole event, you can help to enrich the lives of people from all over the world.
Questions? E-mailRader Lane, Night Sky Park Ranger Future Star Party Dates2022: June 18–25 Star Party and Night Sky Videos
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The 2022 Star Party will take place June 18-25 on both North and South Rims of the park. Here is some basic information about this event.
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Amateur astronomers from across the country volunteer their expertise and offer free nightly astronomy programs and telescope viewing.
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Experience the mystery and wonder of Grand Canyon National Park's night sky with Astronomer Tyler Nordgren and Park Ranger Rader Lane. Explore the beauty of the night sky and learn what you can do to help preserve it. |
Last updated: February 24, 2021