ALAN 2018

CDSS will host the European research organization Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) conference at Snowbird Resort. Learn More Nov 10 to Nov 11

IDA Annual General Meeting 2018

The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) Annual General Meeting will immediately precede the ALAN conference (see below) at Snowbird Resort. Learn More Apr 21

Library Star Party

Learn from a Cedar Breaks “Dark Ranger” how to use this telescope! Cedar Breaks Dark Sky Rangers will be holding three free Winter Star Parties in partnership with the Zion Forever Project & local libraries participating in this Library Telescope Program.

View the moon and other celestial wonders! Once the skies are completely dark, rangers lead laser-powered constellation tours and discuss the mythology of the heavens. No need to make a reservation, just show up and dress warm! Apr 20

Library Star Party

2018 Spring Citizen Science Dark Sky Monitoring

The group will meet around 9:30PM on April 14 at the home of Gary Pankow in Teasdale (200 Rustler Street; 2 blocks east of the Post Office). At 10:00PM those interested in gathering data will carpool to five locations measuring the brightness of the night sky along with collecting information such as temperature, wind speed, and barometric pressure.

People of all ages are invited to participate. The monitors are easy to use and we’ll work in small groups. No skills are needed to join the fun. Invite a friend.

If Saturday night is cloudy or rainy we will meet on Sunday, April 15. Mar 1

Birds and Brews: Migration Edition

Birds and Brews is back by popular demand – this time to launch Lights Out for Migration!

Join Dark Sky SLC for live music, beverages by Fisher Brewing, handmade art, and inquisitive company in the cozy atmosphere of The Chase Mill – all for a good cause! Tray Aviary has partnered with Dark Sky SLC to launch an important new citizen science initiative; Lights Out for Migration. We’ll spend the evening enjoying and exploring the night sky with lectures, telescopes, and Tracy’s own conservation biologist to help spot the silhouettes of songbirds as they migrate across the face of the full moon – and we’ll learn how tiny actions can mean life-saving improvements for migrating birds!

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birds-and-brews-migration-edition-tickets-42100428515

Families and 21+ cadres alike can wander the Tracy Aviary grounds, which will be lit by trails of tea lights leading to keepers ready to talk about birds and their migration habits in the wild. Local printmaker Anna Hansen of The Hex Press will live-print hand-carved Dark Sky SLC designs on shirts, bags – and anything you bring her to print on! Guests who missed our last events’ popular lecture can attend one of 3 presentations (same talk, different times) throughout the evening to get their learning on with Jess Dwyer, Chapter Lead of Dark Sky SLC

Beer will be $5 per drink. Proceeds from both beer and printing sales directly benefit Dark Sky SLC. Food will be available for purchase from Tracy Aviary’s Bird Feeder Cafe, conveniently located on the ground floor of The Chase Mill.

When purchasing tickets, please indicate the time you would like to attend the presentation.

**Talk is the same as the September 2017 Birds & Brews**

Please email Julie at marketing@tracyaviary.org with any questions. Feb 15

Night Sky Interpretation Training

The Colorado Plateau Dark Sky Cooperative, The Consortium for Dark Sky Studies, and Dark Sky SLC are hosting a ‘naked eye’ astronomy interpretive training.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday February 15, 2018
Time: 6:45-8:45
Location: Clark Planetarium

You can sign up with the link here: https://goo.gl/forms/0Q3pCAO0XDVIgkbN2 Oct 20 to Oct 21

Heritage Starfest

Join us in Capitol Reef National Park for a weekend of special events, guest speakers, stargazing, telescope viewing, storytelling, and more. This event celebrates Capitol Reef’s designation as an International Dark Sky Park, dark sky resources, and the that connection all living things have to the natural rhythms of light at night.

For more information, visit https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-listing.htm?eventID=5865EB04-1DD8-B71B-0B17B78911CC63CE Sep 22 to Sep 24

Southwestern Utah Astronomy Festival

The first annual Southwestern Utah Astronomy Festival will take place in many different SW Utah towns!

For more information, please contact Zachary Shierl at zachary_schierl@nps.gov Aug 21

Total Solar Eclipse

Today’s the big day! The Total Solar Eclipse will be visible in many states in the US!

For more information, visit https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/solar.html Aug 16

Saturn Saturday

Saturn’s rings are more tilted toward Earth this summer than they will be until 2030. Clark Planetarium will have its telescopes out to observe Saturn in all its glory. Aug 7 to Aug 21

Solar Week

Join the Clark Planetarium for Telescope Training Day. Learn how to safely use your telescope to view the Solar Eclipse. Jul 7

Antelope by Moonlight

The Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride is back! Join us for the 24th annual, family friendly, non-competitive bike ride at Antelope Island State Park, in the middle of the Great Salt Lake. The 24 mile route goes from White Rock Bay to the historic Fielding Garr Ranch and back.

For more information and registration, visit http://www.daviscountyutah.gov/moonlight Jun 21 to Jun 24

Annual Black Canyon Astronomy Festival

Join us for the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park annual astronomy festival! Hosted in the South Rim Campground, there will be day and evening programs with guest speakers, solar viewings, bat biologists, local and regional astronomers, and numerous telescopes! Jun 15

Clark Planetarium Gala

Phil Plait, the Bad Astronomer, will explain what happens “When the Moon Eats the Sun.” This eclipse-dedicated fundraiser will benefit the Clark Planetarium’s educational outreach to Utah schools programs. May 14 to May 20

Amazing Earthfest

Amazing Earthfest is a week-long, string of events in Kanab. this year the theme is “Dark Skies over the Colorado Plateau”

For more information, visit http://amazingearthfest.com/ Apr 29

Astronomy Day

Join the Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City for a fun day of science demonstrations, live Start Theatre programs, and the opportunity to purchase eclipse glasses for the total solar eclipse this summer! Apr 28

Torrey Citizen Science Event

Ever wanted to know, ‘what makes a dark sky?’ Come learn under some of the darkest skies in the world, Torrey Utah!

Celebrate International Dark Sky week by participating in the Citizen Science Monitoring Event of Torrey’s night sky quality.

Contact Mary Bedingfieldsmith at marybedingfieldsmith@yahoo.com for more information. Apr 25

SLC Lighting Jane Jacobs Walk

We have all heard of air and water pollution, but did you know that there is such a thing as ‘light pollution’? Join us and learn about Salt Lake City’s light pollution, the efforts being made to protect our dark skies, and what you can do to help!

Celebrate International Dark Sky Week!

Date: April 25, 2017

Time: 8:00-9:30 pm, We’ll be meeting at Nostalgia at 8 for a brief discussion and then the walk will begin at 8:30.

Event Start/End: Nostalgia Coffee, we will meet at 8 PM for coffee and socializing. We will depart on our walk at 8:30 PM. We will walk around and loop back to Nostalgia.

Host: Bettymaya Foott | Coordinator, Consortium for Dark Sky Studies and the Colorado Plateau Dark Sky Cooperative |

Link to event on Jane Jacobs Walk site.

Theme: Dark Skies

Accessibility: This event is accessible and open to Wheelchairs, Bicycles, Seniors, Children.

Registration: No, all are welcome.

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