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Special Event
Event
South Rim Village: Astronomy Night - 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.
Repeating Event
Days:
Every day
Dates:
July 01, 2024 to July 03, 2024
Time:
9:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Campfire/Evening Program
Talk
Description
Astronomy Night - Constellations Over the Canyon
Learn about the science, mythology, and history of the constellations through a laser-guided constellation talk, all under one the darkest night skies in the United States!
Time: 9:00 pm (allow 1 hour)
Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
Image Gallery
Photo courtesy Austin Mann
NPS
NPS photo
NPS/M. Quinn