7 pm: Village: Astronomy Night Program in the Visitor Center Theater - Followed by Outdoor Constellation Talk
7 pm - Astronomy Night
Join Grand Canyon Astronomer in Residence Dr. Adeene Denton for her program in the Visitor Center Theater: "Investigating an Ice Giant."
Laser-guided constellation talk under Grand Canyon's night skies to follow, weather permitting. Special event!!
Location: South Rim Village - This event takes place at the Visitor Center Theater and is free and open to the public.
Grand Canyon Conservancy welcomes Dr. Adeene Denton as Astronomer in Residence at Grand Canyon National Park from February 8–26, 2024. Dr. Denton is a geologist and planetary scientist interested in giant impacts and their influence on the formation and evolution of icy satellites and ocean worlds in our solar system.
She uses a combination of numerical tools, from shock physics modeling to finite element software, to explore the effects of giant impacts, which begin in the first few seconds after impact and can extend for hundreds of millions of years. She is passionate about integrating numerical modeling, fieldwork, and everything in between to approach planetary problems.
Dr. Denton is trained as a scientist, historian, and dancer, which informs her scientific and artistic work.
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
From the South Entrance Station, continue following the road you are on for 5 miles, and it will lead you to the Visitor Center. Just before the parking areas, the road curves to the left. You can park your vehicle in one of four parking areas and find your way to the Visitor Center, in the center of the open plaza where restroom buildings, the park store, and the bicycle rental are also located. View the map below.
Latitude and Longitude 36.000000, -112.000000
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Event Type
- Campfire/Evening Program
- Guided Tour
- Talk