Event
Stargazing with Telescopes
Fee:
Free. Free. There is no additional fee for this activity. Ranger programs are covered by the $25 park entrance fee or by showing a valid America the Beautiful Pass at the Entrance Station.Location: LAT/LONG: 40.000000, -109.000000
Meet at the closed loop at the back of the Split Mountain Campground on the Utah side of the park. Visitors should park in the large parking lot at the front of the campground and walk to the back where the program takes place, following the signs.
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Type of Event
About 1 hour and 15 minutes
Description
Let rangers introduce you to the night skies above Dinosaur! Night Sky programs may include telescope viewing (weather permitting), naked-eye constellation tours, or a full moon talk. Meet in the closed loop at the south end of the Split Mountain Campground. Extra parking for non-campers is available in the parking lot at the north end of the campground. No pets allowed.
To preserve everyone's darkness-adapted vision, please limit the use of flashlights and bright screens. Red covers for flashlights will be provided. We recommend wearing layers and bug spray.
Planned Program: Stargazing with Telescopes
Please Note: Although we try our best to bring telescopes, we cannot guarantee them due to unforeseen staffing changes and adverse weather. 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 Desk435-781-7700
Image Gallery
NPS Photo/Jake Holgerson