Roosevelt, AZ- Explore the wonders of the night with Tonto National Monument at the "Park After Dark" 2018-2019 Event Series. Night sky events will include star gazing, interpretive astronomy programs, telescope viewing with astronomers from the Phoenix Astronomical Society, and Junior Ranger Night Explorer activities. Night hike events will include a guided interpretive hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling after dark.
Bring water and snacks, a flashlight or headlamp (preferably with a red light or red gel filter for better night sky observation), warm clothing, and closed-toed shoes. These events are free and open to the public. Join us at the Visitor Center parking lot.
"Park After Dark" Event Schedule
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 - Space Frontier - 7:00- 9:00 p.m.
Who was the first person to discover Pluto? Is life in space possible? Learn what role Arizona has played in space discovery and how technology over the centuries has helped us learn more about the universe around us. Join astronomers from the Phoenix Astronomical Society and park rangers after the program for telescope viewing and constellation tours.
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 - Meteor Marvels - 7:00- 9:00 p.m.
What is the difference between a meteor, a meteorite, and a meteoroid? What do we see when we look up at a meteor shower? Learn more about these chunks of space debris. Join astronomers from the Phoenix Astronomical Society and park rangers after the program for telescope viewing and constellation tours.
Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 - Solar System Stroll - 7:00- 9:00 p.m.
How far is Earth from the sun? How many moons does Jupiter have? Hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling with a park ranger and learn about the planets and stellar objects that make up our solar system.
Saturday, April 27, 2019 - Black Holes and Beyond - 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Discover some of the mystery behind black holes and the depths of the universe. Join astronomers from the Phoenix Astronomical Society and park rangers after the program for telescope viewing and constellation tours.
No camping is available at Tonto National Monument. The nearest camping is available at Windy Hill Campground in Tonto National Forest. For more information on camping visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/tont/
For more information contact:
(928)467-2241 and tont_information@nps.gov or visit:
https://www.nps.gov/tont
https://www.facebook.com/TontoNPS
https://www.instagram.com/TontoNPS
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
