people gather around telescopes illuminated red under a starry sky

Celebrate the Stars

Arches National Park

  • May 4, 2019 at 7:30 PM
  • Free

Southeastern Utah has particularly dark night skies, thanks to the distance from major metropolitan areas. Rangers from Arches and Canyonlands national parks will join forces—and telescopes—to offer visitors a chance to experience "the park after dark." A short ranger talk will be followed by a constellation tour and telescope viewing. 

Meet at Arches National Park. Check at the visitor center for time and location. Bring a chair, water, a red flashlight (if you have one), and warm clothes.

Programs will be changed or canceled in the event of bad weather.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Arches Visitor Center

Latitude and Longitude 38.616130, -109.620260

Schedule

Date:

May 4, 2019

Time:

7:30 PM

Duration:

2 hours and 30 minutes

A ranger program begins in the visitor center at 7:30 pm, followed by a constellation tour outside and viewing of night sky objects with telescopes.

Contact Information

Arches National Park
435-719-2299
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Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
Tags: night sky, night skies, dark sky, dark skies, astronomy, telescope