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Special Event

Event

Stargazing with Telescopes at Steinaker State Park (Dark Skies Over Dinosaur)

Dinosaur National Monument

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 40.533686, -109.522228


Meet at Steinaker State Park, just north of the city of Vernal, UT. Address: 4335 N Hwy 191, Vernal, UT 84078

Dates & Times

Date:

Friday, September 15, 2023

Time:

9:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Talk

30-60 Minute Talk and Night Sky Observations

Description

Let rangers introduce you to the night skies above Steinaker State Park! Night Sky programs may include telescope viewing (weather permitting), naked-eye constellation tours, or a full moon talk. Meet at Steinaker State Park: 4335 N Hwy 191, Vernal, UT 84078

To preserve everyone's darkness-adapted vision, please limit the use of flashlights and bright screens. We recommend wearing layers and bug spray. 

Tonight's Planned Event: Stargazing with Telescopes

Please Note: This event doesn't take place at Dinosaur National Monument, but at Steinaker State Park along Hwy 191, just north of the city of Vernal, UT. Programs may be canceled due to adverse weather, for visitor or employee safety, or because of staffing shortages caused by emergencies such as fire or medical conditions.

Reservation or Registration: No

Contact Information

Information Desk
435-781-7700

Image Gallery

A ranger looks at the stars through a large telescope.
A ranger looks at the stars through a large telescope.
Dinosaur National Monument was established as a Dark Sky Park in 2019 by the International Dark Sky Association.
NPS / Jake Holgerson
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