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Astronomy Ampitheater

Red lit ranger program with ranger using green laser pointer.
Night sky ranger program are offered throughout the summer.

Tom Auchter

Quick Facts

Amphitheater, Cellular Signal, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Picnic Table, Toilet - Flush, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Wheelchair Accessible

As an International Dark-Sky Park Great Basin National Park offers incredible views of the night-sky on the 39th parallel. The dark night-sky of of the Great Basin area can be experienced almost anywhere within the park. Parking lots, hiking trails, and designated pull-offs on the park roads can be good places to experience the night on your own.

During the summers rangers offer astronomy programs at the Astronomy Amphitheater. These programs showcase the night sky and deep space objects using telescopes. Check the park calendar for program times.

Great Basin National Park

Last updated: December 3, 2023