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Special Event
Event
9 pm: Village: Constellations Over the Canyon. Astronomy Evening Program with Telescope Viewing.
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 36.000000, -112.000000
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.
Dates & Times
Date:
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Time:
9:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Campfire/Evening Program
Talk
Description
9 pm - Constellations over the Canyon - outdoor program - with telescope viewing.
Learn the science, mythology, and history of the stars under one of the darkest night skies in the world. Astronomers will use green lasers to point out constellations. Dress Warm. Program ends at 10 pm.
Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (meet near the flagpole)
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
Image Gallery
Photo Courtesy of Project SKYGLOW
NPS
photo courtesy of the astronomer
NPS photo