Not able to attend Grand Canyon Star Party? No worries! We offer astronomy programs year-round! Check out our Upcoming Night Sky Events page. Things to Know about the 2024 Star Party
Bring a Red FlashlightMake your way safely: use a red flashlight; white flashlights and cell phone lights are discouraged on the telescope lot. Make a red flashlight by:
South Rim Star Party 2024Events include nightly evening programs from special guest speakers at 8:00 pm outdoors, in the plaza in front of the Visitor Center. The speakers and program topics are listed below, To get a good seat arrive early —seating is limited. Bring a folding chair, or cushions to sit on. Star Party Evening Programs (South Rim)Presentations take place outdoors in the plaza in front of the Visitor Center. Presentations start at 8 pm. (Limited-capacity seating - so bring a folding chair or cushions to sit on.) Saturday, June 1The Amazing Nuwuvi UniverseSoar into space with an indigenous astronomer and learn about the cultural connection that the Southern Paiute have with the dark sky.Autumn Gillard - Southern Paiute Astronomer Sunday, June 2The Hubble Space Telescope: Decades of DiscoveryExplore the Hubble spacecraft, discuss some of its many discoveries and current science ranging from planets to cosmology, and learn about its future.NASA’s Dr. Jennifer Wiseman - Senior Project Scientist NASA's Dr. James Jeletic - Hubble Space Telescope Deputy Project Manager Monday, June 3Tour of the Universe: You Are HereRocket through space and sail among billions of stars and galaxies as you contemplate the mind-blowing scale of the universe.Dean Regas - Outreach Astronomer, Host of “Looking Up” Podcast Tuesday, June 4Leading Astronomy Outreach Efforts in Southern ArizonaBecome familiar with the amazing Astronomy Outreach happening in Southern Arizona!Vannessa Gressieux - Program Coordinator, University of Arizona Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter Wednesday, June 5Exploring the Hopi CosmosDiscover the Hopi peoples’ cultural connections to the cosmos through artwork.Gerald Dawavendewa - Hopi Artist Thursday, June 6How to Make a Planet (and why it shouldn’t work)Explore the process of planet formation and discover what happens when physics tells you one thing...and reality tells you the opposite.Dr. Taylor Kutra - Astronomer - Lowell Observatory Friday, June 7In Old SkyExplore the importance of natural darkness and the stars through the pen of an award-winning poet. Learn about her unique experience as Grand Canyon’s Astronomer in Residence.Lauren Camp - Poet Laureate of New Mexico, author Saturday, June 8Star Light, Star Bright: Protecting our Dark Sky HeritageDiscover why DarkSky International fights to save the night.Michael Rymer - Program Associate, DarkSky International Night Sky Photography Workshops (South Rim)Saturday, June 8th--9:30 pm Constellation Talks (South Rim)Constellation talks happen every night of the event: 9, 9:30 and 10 pm North Rim Star Party 2024
Star Party Evening Programs (North Rim)North Rim Lodge Auditorium Saturday, June 1Astronaut Training at Grand CanyonKevin SchindlerSunday, June 2The Universe, What Our Telescopes Can SeeTim CurryMonday, June 3Leviathan of Paronstown - Ireland’s Greatest TelescopeMike PoppreTuesday, June 4Tour of the Universe: You are hereDean RegasWednesday, June 5100 Things to See in the Night SkyDean RegasThursday, June 6Amateur Astronomy on a Shoestring BudgetMicki KilloranFriday, June 7A Tale of Two EclipsesTim StraubSaturday, June 8Basic Milky Way PhotographyJason HooverBecome a Volunteer in 2024All amateur astronomers interested in sharing the skies with visitors are invited to participate. Whether you can volunteer for a few days or the whole event, you can help to enrich the lives of people from all over the world.
Questions? E-mailRader Lane - Dark Skies Program Manager Future Star Party Dates2025: June 21 - 28
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The 2022 Star Party will take place June 18-25 on both North and South Rims of the park. Here is some basic information about this event.
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Amateur astronomers from across the country volunteer their expertise and offer free nightly astronomy programs and telescope viewing.
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Experience the mystery and wonder of Grand Canyon National Park's night sky with Astronomer Tyler Nordgren and Park Ranger Rader Lane. Explore the beauty of the night sky and learn what you can do to help preserve it. |
Last updated: June 2, 2024