South Rim Star Party 2026—Evening Program and Constellation Tours

Star Party Evening Programs (South Rim)

Presentations take place outdoors in the plaza in front of the Visitor Center. Presentations start at 8 pm. (Limited-capacity seating - so bring a folding chair or cushions to sit on.)

Bring a Red Flashlight

Make your way safely: use a red flashlight; white flashlights and cell phone lights are discouraged on the telescope lot. Make a red flashlight by:

• Covering any flashlight with red cellophane.
• Painting the flashlight lens with red nail polish or a red magic marker.

Saturday, June 6

What's Up in the Night Sky?

Learn about all the amazing phenomena one can see with the naked eye and through telescopes in an International Dark Sky Park!

David Eicher - Former Editor in Chief, Astronomy Magazine

Sunday, June 7

Protecting The Night

Discover the ways Northern Arizona is leading the way in protecting some of the best night skies on planet Earth.

Dr. Danielle Adams - Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition

Monday, June 8

Tour of the Universe: You are Here

Take a tour from planet Earth to the outer edges of the Universe in this dar out talk!

Dean Regas - Author, host of Looking Up podcast

Tuesday, June 9

Astronomy Talk

Learn about a fascinating topic of astronomy with a former Grand Canyon Astronomer in Residence! Topic TBD.

Dr. Jennifer Hoffman

Wednesday, June 10

Hopi Cosmos

Learn about the Hopi cosmos through the lens of award-winning Hopi art.

Gerald Dawavendewa - Hopi artist

Thursday, June 11

Astronomy Talk

TBD

Dr. Logan Pearce, Astronomer, University of Michigan

Friday, June 12

Astronomy Talk

TBD

Laura-May Abron, Griffith Observatory

Saturday, June 13

Paiute Astronomy

Learn about the intricate and beautiful astronomy of the Southern Paiute peoples.

Autumn Gillard - Paiute astronomer, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah

Constellation Talks (South Rim)

Constellation talks happen every night of the event: 9, 9:30 and 10 pm