You saw the Silent Sky, now come and see the stars!
Enhance your experience of Silent Sky by participating in one of these special astronomy-related activities.
Dark Sky Tours at Cedar Breaks National Monument
Be an astronomer! Join the Rangers of Cedar Breaks under a sky of stars, planets, and nebulas. Experience a night of wonder and observe astronomical features through a telescope. These programs will be conducted every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Point Supreme Overlook (J5M5+82 North View, Utah).
6:30 PM: Solar Viewing
8:00 PM: Astronomy Talk
8:00-10:00 PM: Telescope Viewing
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Ashcroft Observatory Public Night
Experience the cosmos at the Ashcroft Observatory located at 745 Hillcrest Dr, Cedar City, UT 84720. Join us every Monday night at sunset for a public viewing session.
Play Seminars with Astronomer Cameron Pace
Astronomer Cameron Pace joins our regularly scheduled Play Seminars in the Balcony Bard’s Seminar Grove on the following dates:
August 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 - 9:00 a.m.
September 4, 6, 12, 19, 26 - 9:00 a.m.
September 11, 18, 25 - 10:00 a.m.
Group Discussions with Astronomer Matthias Schmitt
After a 2:00 PM performance of Silent Sky, explore Dark Sky Science with Astronomer Matthias Schmitt from Cedar Break National Monument. Join us in the Balcony Bard’s Seminar Grove for an engaging discussion from 4:30 to 5:15 PM on the following dates:
Tuesday, August 27th
Tuesday, September 3rd
Wednesday, September 11th
Wednesday, September 18th
Wednesday, September 25th
Come and immerse yourself in the stars after witnessing the inspiring story of Silent Sky!
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