Special Event - Thursday, September 18, 2014
Description: Great Basin National Park
Astronomy Festival
September 18-20, 2014

Join park rangers and experience out of this world family fun, excitement, and learn about day and nighttime astronomy. Here at Great Basin National Park we have some of the best air quality in the nation which translates to clear daytime skies, and incredibly dark night skies.

Thursday September 18, 2014
1:00PM - Solar Telescope Viewing & Solar Bracelet Making
3:00PM - Night Sky Photography Workshop (Great Basin Visitor Center - Limit 30 People)
3:00PM - How to Use a Planisphere with Dark Ranger Steve
6:30PM - Ranger Talent Show
7:30PM - Kid's Program: Deep Space Observing Certificate! (Picnic Area)
7:30PM - Star Gaze with Astronomers/Telescope Viewing (Picnic Area)
8:00PM - Consellation Tour (Picnic Area)
9:00PM - Star Stories Talk (Picnic Area)
Location: Great Basin National Park

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