![]() Some members may continue to be involved with these out reach events out side of the club. Soar into space with an indigenous astronomer and learn about the cultural connection that the Southern Paiute have with the dark sky.Notice: Due to ongoing Covid-19 concerns, the Michiana Astronomical Society is no longer supporting or affiliated with any out reach events. The Amazing Nuwuvi UniverseĪutumn Gillard - Southern Paiute Astronomer, Pipe Spring National Monument Life in the Cosmosĭavid Koerner - Emeritus Professor, Northern Arizona Universityĭiscover how factors which led to life on Earth hint at the possibilities for extraterrestrial life in the universe. Join us for a live performance from the Dark Sky Quartet! Discover how music of planets, stars, and the cosmos inspires contemplation of the Heavens. Harmonious Nightscapesĭark Sky Quartet - Classical String Quartet Performance In the 1960’s-70’s astronauts trained in northern Arizona for their epic missions to the moon. Kevin Schindler - Lowell Observatory Historian Stars Up, Lights DownĪshley Wilson - Director of Conservation, International Dark Sky Associationĭiscover what the International Dark Sky Association does to protect our precious dark night skies from the threats of light pollution. Rocket through space and sail among billions of stars and galaxies as you contemplate the mind-blowing scale of the universe. Tour of the Universe: You Are Hereĭean Regas - Outreach Astronomer, Cincinnati Observatory, Former Co-Host of PBS’s Star Gazers Learn about the Webb in-space deployments and the first science images coming this summer! June 20th - 8 p.m. John Durning - Deputy Project Manager, James Webb Space Telescope Project, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight CenterĮxplore the engineering and science behind the newly launched James Webb Space Telescope. Unfold the Universe with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Discover the connections between Mars and the Navajo Nation from someone intimate with both lands. ![]() Learn about the revolutionary new rover that landed on Mars from someone who helped build it. Mars PerseveranceĪaron Yazzie - Mechanical Engineer, NASA JPL, American Indian Science and Engineering Society (Limited-capacity seating) June 18th - 8 p.m. For more on why red flashlights are helpful, and how the human eye works after dark, click here. ![]() ![]() Painting the flashlight lens with red nail polish or a red magic marker.Make a red flashlight by:Ĭovering any flashlight with red cellophane, a limited supply of cellophane and rubber bands are available prior to the evening presentations at the Grand Canyon Visitor center) Make your way safely: use a red flashlight white flashlights and cell phone lights are discouraged on the telescope lot. It rises progressively later throughout the week of the Star Party. Skies will be starry and dark until the moon rises the first night.View an assortment of planets, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies by night, and perhaps the Sun or Venus by day.Temperatures drop quickly after sunset-even during summer months. Campground or lodging reservations are recommended.The event begins at sunset, although the best viewing is after 9 pm and many telescopes come down after 11 pm however, on nights with clear, calm skies, some astronomers continue sharing their telescopes into the night. No additional tickets or sign-up is required. The park entrance fee, is good on both South and North rims for 7 days. Attend this free, open to the general public, event.
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