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7:30 pm: Village: Astronomy Night Program at Grand Canyon Visitor Center
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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.
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7:30 pm - Astronomy Night - "Exploring Tonight’s Sky."
Join Astronomer in Residence Dr. Ashley Pagnotta for a special presentation in the Visitor Center Theater, followed by an outdoor laser-guided constellation program.
See the highlights of the night's sky such as the moon, planets, constellations, and star clusters, starting with a brief orientation inside the Visitor Center Theatre, followed by an outdoor constellation talk. In the event of bad weather, we will explore the night sky inside, using digital sky software.
Telescope viewing and/or constellation talk under Grand Canyon's night skies to follow, weather permitting. Special event!!
Location: South Rim Village - This event takes place at the Visitor Center Threater and is free and open to the public.
Grand Canyon Conservancy welcomes Dr. Ashley Pagnotta as Astronomer in Residence at Grand Canyon National Park from March 4 – 31, 2024. Dr. Pagnotta is an Associate Professor of Physics & Astronomy at the College of Charleston. With a passion for exploding stars, indigenous astronomical traditions, and science education, Ashley draws from her wealth of knowledge to curate unforgettable visitor experiences. https://ashleypagnotta.com/
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Photo courtesy of Dr. Ashley Pagnotta
Photo Courtesy of Project SKYGLOW