Grand Canyon Star Party
| when: | Jun 2010 (annual) |
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| where: | Grand Canyon National Park |
Eighty miles from the nearest city, the Grand Canyon isn't just a stunning natural landform but also a fantastic place to stargaze, something that hasn't escaped the notice of Tucson's Amateur Astronomy Association which organises the Grand Canyon Star Party.
Each year the Grand Canyon Star Party on the northern and southern rims of the canyon provides everyone with the chance to enjoy the remarkably clear starscape.
With organised trips to Lowell Observatory and the meteor crater near Flagstaff, visits to Native American settlements and volcano cones, there is plenty to do during the day, but the real action comes when the stars come out after dark.
With elevations of between seven and eight thousand feet and light pollution at a minimum, the Grand Canyon offers ideal conditions for stargazing and with enthusiasts on hand to answer any questions you may have, this is a great event for beginners and experts alike.
For more information, please see the event website.
Related Information
Website: Grand Canyon Star Party Website
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association |
| Email: | info@tucsonastronomy.org |
| Phone: | +1 520 792 6414 |
| Town Information: | Grand Canyon National Park |
| Full Name: | |
| Address: | 86023 |
| Directions: | By Plane: Commercial air carriers serve Las Vegas, Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Grand Canyon Airport (in Tusayan, just south of the park). By Car: Grand Canyon Village (South Rim) is located 60 miles north of Interstate 40 at Williams via highway 64, and 80 miles north-west of Flagstaff via highway 180. Only ten miles from rim to rim as the crow flies, the North Rim is 215 miles (about 4 1/2 hours) from the South Rim by car. |
| Contact Details: | Grand Canyon National Park |
| Email: | grca_information@nps.gov |
| Phone: | +1 928 638 7888 |
| Fax: | +1 928 638 7797 |
| Other Information: | Grand Canyon National Park |
| Website: | Grand Canyon National Park Website |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association |
| Email: | info@tucsonastronomy.org |
| Phone: | +1 520 792 6414 |
| Name: | Arizona Office of Tourism |
| Location: | Arizona |
| Address: | 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 155, Phoenix, Arizona, 85007 |
| Phone: | +1 602 364 3700 |
