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Join The 2nd Annual Southwest Astronomy Festival!

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By NPT Staff - August 9th, 2018

Utah has more International Dark Sky parks than any other 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 Southwest Astronomy Festival is a combination of astronomy events all across southwest Utah and northern Arizona. Some of the highlights in 2018 include:

  • Star Parties

  • Sun Parties

  • Night Hikes

  • Constellation Tours

  • Family Art Projects

  • Night Sky Photography workshops hosted by award-winning photographers. 

  • Astronomy art and night sky exhibit.

  • Genuine meteorites on display.

  • A series of space policy debates hosted by Southern Utah University.

  • An enormous 26-inch telescope provided by the University of Utah through which attendees will see star-forming nebulae, ancient star clusters, and distant galaxies.

Activities for all ages will be available. For a detailed schedule, download the Southwest Astronomy Festival Schedule & Brochure.These events are free and all are welcome, but some workshops have a seating limit and registration may be required.

Cedar Breaks National Monument and Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument are sponsoring this event, with the support of the Southern Utah Space Foundation, the St. George Astronomy Group, and many other participating organizations.

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Submitted by Patrick on August 14, 2018 - 5:21pm.

Broken link for schedule!


Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on August 14, 2018 - 5:23pm.

Thanks Patrick. Try it now...


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