Dark Sky for the Fourth of July
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Special Event
Dark Sky for the Fourth of July!
Let's watch the natural firework show - through our telescopes!
The events will take place in and around the Kiva Lounge at Defiance House Lodge in Bullfrog, UT on Thurssday, July 4th and Friday, July 5, 2024.
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Informal table presentations by rangers near Defiance House Lodge lobby entrance
8:00 to 9:00 PM
Astronomy talks by Dr. George Rhee, UNLV Astronomy Professor in Kiva Lounge
9:00 to 11:00 PM
Telescope Viewing. Join a tour of the constellations and see different objects in the night sky, including planets, stars, and galazies. It's a New Moon, so conditions should be perfect for dark sky viewing.
We will try to maintain our night vision by only using red lights around the scopes. Please do not use flashlights, or laser pointers in the area. Dr. Grigg will have a laser pointer that he may use to point out objects that are visible through our scopes. Please DO bring your own binoculars as there are many objects visible with binoculars.
For your safety: While telescope viewing, it will be dark. You may not be able to see where you step, so tread carefully. Be aware of telescope tripods so you do not trip.
Humans 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Control your children around the telescopes, and follow Dr. Rhee's and the Park Ranger's instructions to get children up to the scopes.
Leave your pets in the car, or leashed at some distance.
Humans 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Control your children around the telescopes, and follow Dr. Rhee's and the Park Ranger's instructions to get children up to the scopes.
Leave your pets in the car, or leashed at some distance.
This activity is weather dependent and may be canceled in the event of high winds, rain, or an unclear sky.
Fees
There is no additional fee to attend this event. There is a fee to enter the park.
Location
This event is in Bullfrog, UT. Join the rangers, volunteers and astronomers on the lawn around Defiance House Lodge for dark sky telescope viewing. The lawn is grass, may be uneven, so watch your step. Inside the Kiva lounge is standard seating for the slide presentation.
Latitude and Longitude 37.518072, -110.729561
Schedule
Days:
Every day
Dates:
July 04, 2024 to July 05, 2024
Time:
6:00 PM
Duration:
5 hours
6pm-8pm informal ranger presentations 8pm-9pm astronomer presentation 9pm-11pm telescope viewing. Come and go as you want.
Contact Information
Chuck Bullington
Contact Us
Event Type
- Campfire/Evening Program
- Exhibition/Show
- Partner Program
- Talk
Tags:
glen canyon national recreation area, bullfrog marina, defiance house lodge, astronomy, night skies, half the park is after dark, ranger program, glca2024