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Special Event

Event

SUU Star Party at Ashcroft Observatory

Cedar Breaks National Monument

Fee:

Free.

Location:

SUU’s Ashcroft Observatory, 745 S Hillcrest Dr, Cedar City, UT 84720

Dates & Times

Date:

Friday, August 26, 2022

Time:

8:00 PM

Duration:

2 hours and 30 minutes

Type of Event

Campfire/Evening Program
Partner Program

Description

At the Ashcroft Observatory, we will be observing several highlights in the Milky Way including the Lagoon Nebula and the Double cluster. The two largest planets of the Solar System, Jupiter and Saturn, will also be up, and Saturn’s ring will dazzle in the eyepiece. Additionally, the Moon will be in an attractive crescent phase that will be very favorable for viewing. The Ashcroft Observatory is located just off Westview drive near the SUU farm. 

Reservation or Registration: No