Star Party at Kartchner Caverns!
Kartchner Caverns State Park
Saturday, October 19, 2019 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Want to learn more about the stars and planets? Do you have any little ones curious about the cosmos? Then head to Kartchner Caverns, an International Dark Sky Park, for a star party!
Star parties are popular draws for people who want to take advantage of the chance to learn from knowledgeable and experienced local astronomers. Who knows what will be in the sky?
Volunteers from the Huachuca Astronomy Club will be setting up telescopes in the bus loading zone of the parking lot.
Schedule
2pm: Solar viewing
5:30pm: Guest presentation in the Discovery Center
After dark: Star gazing
$7/vehicle, no charge for campers or visitors who have taken a cave tour that day. Dress appropriately for the weather. Bring a red light flashlight or ask a ranger for a filter.
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