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Looking at the night sky

Night Sky Programs
When: See Schedule Below
Where: Varies
Duration: 1 hr. multimedia show followed by 1-2 hrs telescope viewing.
There are few better places on planet Earth for astronomy! The night sky at Bryce is so dark we can see 7500 stars on a moonless night! Here, Venus will cause you to cast a shadow! Cherish this last grand sanctuary of natural darkness by attending an indoor multimedia show followed by sky viewing with telescopes (weather permitting).

Patrick Wiggins

NASA Solar System Ambassador, Patrick Wiggins

Example Multimedia Astronomy Shows:

"Reaching WAY Out! The Latest in Space Exploration" by Patrick Wiggins. Patrick Wiggins is Bryce Canyon's "Founding Father of Astronomy"! 2009 marks Patrick's 25th year of providing astronomy programs at Bryce Canyon National Park. Patrick works for the University of Utah Physics Department, and is also a NASA Solar System Ambassador. Join Patrick for an insider's look at the latest in astronomy and international space exploration with humorous distinctions between science fiction and science fact.

Special Guest Astronomers:

Salt Lake Astronomical Society (SLAS) -- SLAS is Utah's largest league of amateur astronomers. Bryce Canyon National Park is proud to have SLAS as a long term partner in interpreting astronomy and furthering our efforts to protect natural dark sky. Club members occasionally join us for our weekly astronomy programs and come in force for our annual Astronomy Festival (9th annual will be June, 2009. Watch for updated information). SLAS members graciously share with our visiting public their personally owned big telescopes and their love of the night sky. Click here to learn more about SLAS.

You! -- If you are interested in sharing your love of astronomy and natural dark skies, consider applying for a position as part of Bryce Canyon's Volunteer Astronomer Corps. Click here for more information.

COME CELEBRATE THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY - 400th anniversary of Galileo's telescope -- in the LAST GRAND SANCTUARY OF NATURAL DARKNESS!

2009 Night Sky Astronomy Program Schedule:
* This is a tentative schedule and all programs are subject to change. All programs are followed by stargazing with telescopes (weather permitting). Check at the visitor center for up-to-date information. 

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