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Oct. 12-13 — Navajo Bridge Star Party

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NAVAJO BRIDGE

Star Party

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

OCTOBER 12 & 13, 2018

6 PM to 10 PM Nightly
Join us this Friday and Saturday at this amazing star gazing event for the whole family on the historic Navajo Bridge over the Colorado River in Marble Canyon, AZ.

Winter constellations emerge in October and for the Navajo people, October brings the New Year, winter storytelling and ceremonies. Come learn with us about our solar system and cultural teachings.

 Nightly Presentations include:
  • Astro Photography 101 by John Adler
  • Worldview in the Stars by Tyler B. Wood
  • Navajo Cultural Teachings by Dr. Henry Fowler

Other events include:

  • Nighttime telescope viewing
  • Guided Walks and Talks
  • Junior Ranger Activities
  • Solar Viewing

Some of these activities will be taking place during the day and others at night. See the the full schedule here at GlenCanyonNHA.org for event times.

Local astronomers are welcome to bring their telescopes to set up on the bridge!

Historic Navajo Bridge

US Route 89A, Marble Canyon, AZ
For more information call:

  • Glen Canyon Natural History Association (928) 640-3900
  • Coconino County Supervisor Lena Fowler (928) 283-4518

Download the full flyer here.
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We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you to our sponsors
Glen Canyon Natural History Association
Lowell Observatory
Arizona Public Service (APS)
Glen Canyon National Park Service
NAU NASA Program
ADOT
National Park Service Astronomers from Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Cedar Breaks

Coconino County Supervisor Lena Fowler
46 Maple Street