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Black Canyon Astronomy Festival

September 22, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free

Night sky over Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (NPS)

Montrose, Colo. – Come celebrate the starry night skies of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (Black Canyon). The park’s annual astronomy festival, known as AstroFest, will take place Thursday, September 22 through Saturday, September 24.

With the help of partner organization Black Canyon Astronomical Society, there will be stargazing opportunities all three nights of the festival, as well as daytime activities at the South Rim Visitor Center with park rangers and visiting astronomers.

For specific information on times and activities, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/blca/learn/news/black-canyon-astronomy-festival-september-22-through-24-2022.htm

Details

Date:
September 22, 2022
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Venue

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
10346 CO-347
Montrose, CO 81401 United States
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Phone:
(970) 641-2337
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