Conservation
Great Basin National Park Announces 17th Annual Astronomy Festival
The park will host a three‑day event celebrating its dark‑sky status Sep 10-12.
Source: National Park Service · 2026-09-08
Source: National Park Service
Great Basin National Park will host the 17th annual Great Basin Astronomy Festival from Thursday, Sep 10 through Saturday, Sep 12. The three‑day program highlights the park's designation as an International Dark Sky Park and offers stargazing programs for the public.
The festival includes telescope viewings, talks by astronomers, and night hikes, all aimed at promoting dark‑sky conservation and responsible night‑time recreation in the park.
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