The Winter Night Sky at Black Canyon
posted by paulzaenger
When:
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, February 2
Where:
Black Canyon National Park,
10346 Hwy 347,
Montrose,
CO
81401
Drive east 8 miles on U.S. Hwy 50 from Montrose to junction with Colorado Hwy 347. Turn right and drive 6 miles to the South Rim Visitor Center.
Description:
See the drama of the Milky Way from your perch at the South Rim of Black Canyon National Park. Join the Black Canyon Astronomy Society and Park Rangers to learn more about the winter night sky, and the latest discoveries from the Mars Curiosity Rover. The evening will start with a special program inside the South Rim Visitor Center, followed by night sky viewing. If weather is bad, call (970) 249-1914, ext. 423. The reschedule date is February 9.
We do start indoors, then move outside, but please be prepared for chilly weather. Hot drinks will be available.
We do start indoors, then move outside, but please be prepared for chilly weather. Hot drinks will be available.
photos
RATS’ NEST – A rack of demo bikes at last year’s Ridgway Area Trails (RAT) Festival in Hartwell Park. This year’s 3rd annual will again feature trail building and skills clinics, along with a new Friday beer-and-shorts film night at the Sherbino Theater. (Courtesy photo)
VOLUNTEER Linda Granzow worked twine through spent round casings at the Welcome Home Montrose Warrior Resource Center last week. (Photo by William Woody)
WARRIOR WIND CHIMES – Welcome Home Montrose staff Emily Smith painted ceramic part of wind chimes at the Welcome Home Montrose Warrior Resource Center last week. (Photo by William Woody)
BACK HOME IN TELLURIDE – members of Telluride’s Volunteer Fire Department helped move the Galloping Goose No. 4 back to its home next to the San Miguel County Courthouse on May 16. The railbus spent the last four years in Ridgway while it was refurbished. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
ROBERT JUSTIS (Courtesy photo)
