Beneath the Milky Way Galaxy, several people are looking through telescopes.
Map shows location of 4 public parking lots in relation to and surrounding the Visitor Center Plaza.
a balding, middle-aged man with a full beard and glasses is smiling in front of a photo of a galaxy.
a large, curved visitor center building with blue doors and solar panels on a gray sloping roof.

9 pm: Village: Constellations Over the Canyon. Astronomy Evening Program with Telescope Viewing.

Grand Canyon National Park

Special Event
  • Aug 9, 2023 at 9:00 PM
  • Free

9 pm - Constellations over the Canyon - outdoor program - with telescope viewing.

Learn the science, mythology, and history of the stars under one of the darkest night skies in the world. Astronomers will use green lasers to point out constellations. Dress Warm. Program ends at 10 pm. 

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (meet near the flagpole)

More information

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

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.

Latitude and Longitude 36.000000, -112.000000

Schedule

Date:

Aug 9, 2023

Time:

9:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Contact Information

Rader Lane

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Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Talk
Tags: astronomy, constellations, telescope viewing, astronomy program, astronomer in residence, evening program, stargazing program, night sky, night sky activity