4th Annual Southeast Utah AstroFest

Attention stargazers, astronomy enthusiasts, and celestial explorers! Get ready to embark on a journey through the cosmos at the 4th annual Southeast Utah AstroFest, the ultimate astronomy festival happening under the vast skies of Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Dead Horse Point State Park!

Join park rangers for daytime and evening astronomy programs, telescope viewing, and family friendly activities at locations throughout the parks.

Day 1: Friday, June 20 Island in the Sky District, Canyonlands National Park

Daytime events at Island in the Sky Visitor Center

Grand View Point
9:30-10 pm: Ranger Program: The Space in Between
10-11:30 pm: Telescope viewing

Green River Overlook
9:30-10 pm: Ranger Program: You, Me & the Stars: How the Night Sky Connects Us All Through Time & Space.
10-11:30 pm: Telescope Viewing

Day 2: Saturday, June 21 at Dead Horse Point State Park

Daytime events at Dead Horse Point State Park Visitor Center

Visitor Center Parking Lot
9:30-10 pm: Ranger Program: Dark Sky
10-11:30 pm: Telescope Viewing

Mountain Bike Parking Lot
9:30-10 pm: Ranger Program: Love and War in the Stars
10-11:30 pm: Telescope Viewing

Day 3: Sunday, June 22 at Arches National Park

Arches Visitor Center
7:00-7:45 pm: Dark Skies and Astrophotography by Bettymaya Foott
8:00-9:00 pm: The Navajo Cosmos by Ravis Henry

Panorama Point
8:30-9:00 pm: Cosmic Connections by Anna Rehkopf
9:30-10:00 pm: Light Pollution in the world and how Southeast Utah is a Leader in Protecting Dark Skies by Michael Rymer
10:30 pm: Astrophotography Workshop

Balanced Rock
9:30-11:30 pm Telescope Viewing and Constellation Tours

Windows
9:30-11:30 pm Telescope Viewing and Constellation Tours

Delicate Arch Viewpoint
9:30-11:30 pm Telescope Viewing and Constellation Tours

Devils Garden Picnic Area
9:30-11:30 pm Telescope Viewing and Constellation Tours