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2018 Southwest Astronomy Festival

• Multiple Days: 09/07/2018, 09/08/2018, 09/09/2018 Location: Various Locations in Southern Utah, Fee Information: Free Contact Name: Leesa Ricci Contact Email: E-Mail Us Contact Phone Number: 435-586-9451 x4429
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  Utah has more International Dark Sky locations than any other state, province or region in the world, and now is the time to celebrate! Mark your calendars for September 7-9 to join a regional celebration of astronomy and our glittering dark skies. 
   
  The second annual Southwest Astronomy Festival will be taking place throughout Southwestern Utah and beyond at various times and locations including; Cedar City, St. George, Springdale, Ivins, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Zion National Park, Red Cliffs Recreation Area, Pipe Springs National Monument and more...
   
  Over 30 day and nighttime activities for all ages will be available during the three-day celebration, including solar telescope viewing, family art projects, nocturnal night hikes, star gazing parties, constellation storytelling, night photography workshops, astronomy exhibits, presentations, and more! 
  
  For details on the 2018 Southwest Astronomy Festival, Download the 2018 Southwest Astronomy Festival Brochure, check out the event listing on our Facebook Page or visit the 2018 SW Astronomy Festival Page.
  
  These events are sponsored by Cedar Breaks National Monument and Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, along with the support of the Southern Utah Space Foundation, the St. George Astronomy Group and many, many other participating organizations.