![]() 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:
![]() South Rim Star Party 2022
Star Party Evening Programs (South Rim)South Rim Visitor Center. Doors open at 7:40 pm. Presentations start at 8 pm. (Limited-capacity seating) June 18th - 8 p.m.Mars PerserveranceAaron Yazzie - Mechanical Engineer, NASA JPL, American Indian Science and Engineering Society June 19th - 8 p.m.Unfold the Universe with NASA’s James Webb Space TelescopeJohn Durning - Deputy Project Manager, James Webb Space Telescope Project, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center June 20th - 8 p.m.Tour of the Universe: You Are HereDean Regas - Outreach Astronomer, Cincinnati Observatory, Former Co-Host of PBS’s Star Gazers June 21st - 8 p.m.Stars Up, Lights DownAshley Wilson - Director of Conservation, International Dark Sky Association June 22nd - 8 p.m.Fly me to the Moon via Northern ArizonaKevin Schindler - Lowell Observatory Historian June 23rd - 8 p.m.Harmonious NightscapesDark Sky Quartet - Classical String Quartet Performance June 24th - 8 p.m.Life in the CosmosDavid Koerner - Emeritus Professor, Northern Arizona University June 25th - 8 p.m.The Amazing Nuwuvi UniverseAutumn Gillard - Southern Paiute Astronomer, Pipe Spring National Monument 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 of the event: 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
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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: May 15, 2022