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South Rim Village | Astronomy Night - Constellation Talk with Astronomer in Residence, Stephen Hummel.
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Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 36.059095, -112.108899
From the South Entrance Station, continue following the road you are on for 5 miles, and it will lead you to the Visitor Center. Just before the parking areas, the road curves to the left. You can park your vehicle in one of four parking areas and find your way to the Visitor Center, in the center of the open plaza where restroom buildings, the park store, and the bicycle rental are also located. View the map below.
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Astronomy Night - Constellations Over the Canyon
Join astronomer in residence Stephen Hummel to learn about the science, mythology, and history of the constellations through a laser-guided constellation talk, all under one the darkest night skies in the United States!
Time: 7:30 pm (allow 1 hour)
Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater - meet outside in front of the building.
Current Grand Canyon National Park Astronomer in Residence, Stephen Hummel is the Dark Skies Initiative Coordinator for McDonald Observatory, part of the University of Texas at Austin. Stephen's work has focused on preserving dark skies in far west Texas.
An experienced astronomy and dark sky educator, Stephen has led hundreds of constellation tours and telescope viewing events, as well as trainings for state and national park staff. Stephen works with industrial facilities, hotels, businesses, and local governments on lighting design to preserve dark skies. In his spare time, Stephen is an award winning astrophotographer with a specialty in rare electrical phenomena above nighttime thunderstorms.
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Stephen Hummel
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