Winter Star Party Friday, January 24, 2020

Winter Star Party Friday, January 24, 2020

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on Jan. 8, 2020. It is reproduced in full below.

Cold, clear, and long nights are perfect for exploring the heavens above. Come experience the incredible dark skies of Capitol Reef National Park with professional astronomers and physicists at Utah Valley University’s Capitol Reef Field Station!

On Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 starting at 6:00 pm, astronomers will guide you to constellations, galaxies, and nebulae while providing fascinating context and answering your burning space questions. Multiple telescopes will be available.

* Free and open to the public.

* Wear warm clothing and bring a red flash light if you have one.

* Hot beverages will be provided.

* A limited number of guests can stay overnight after the party.

* Overnight guests must RSVP.

Capacity is limited, so please RSVP (even if you are not staying the night) to Joe Ceradini by 1/17/20. Contact information is: jceradini@uvu.edu and (801) 863-5640.

The Capitol Reef Field Station, managed by Utah Valley University, in partnership with Capitol Reef National Park, promotes and supports engaged learning, environmental ethics and research, and creative work through the exploration of the Colorado Plateau.

To learn more about Capitol Reef National Park visit www.nps.gov/care or contact the park at 435-425-3791 and for more information about the Capitol Reef Field Station go to www.uvu.edu/crfs.

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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