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Special Event
Event
South Rim Village: Astronomy Night - Telescope Viewing with Constellation Talk
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 36.000000, -112.000000
From the South Entrance Station, continue following the road you are on for 5 miles, and it will lead you to the Visitor Center. Just before the parking areas, the road curves to the left. You can park your vehicle in one of four parking areas and find your way to the Visitor Center, in the center of the open plaza where restroom buildings, the park store, and the bicycle rental are also located. View the map below.
Dates & Times
Date:
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Time:
8:30 PM
Duration:
1 hour and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Campfire/Evening Program
Talk
Description
Astronomy Night - Telescope Viewing and Constellation Talk
Join rangers and astronomers behind Grand Canyon Visitor Center for an evening of telescope viewing and laser-guided constellation talks under one the darkest night skies in the United States!
Time: Telescopes available anytime between 8:30 pm and 10 pm. Constellation talk begins at 8:45 pm.
Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater (follow red rope lights)
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
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NPS/M. Quinn
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