A star party is a magical evening of celestial exploration, perfect for curious minds of all ages! Enjoy twilight talks--short, engaging presentations by astronomers who share fascinating facts about the night sky, constellations, planets, and cosmic phenomena. Participants can take turns looking through powerful telescopes to get up-close views of planets, star clusters, and distant...
Starting just after sunset at Tynkertopia, participants will have the opportunity to look through a telescope that will target several different astronomical sources throughout the evening. During this time, there will also be several DIY astronomy activities for children (3rd-8th grade) available at Tynkertopia. A professional astronomer will be on-hand to operate the telescope, assist...
Public Night is held once a month on the Thursday nearest first quarter moon. Observing starts a half hour after sunset. The event is weather dependent and is canceled in the event of clouds or inclement weather. Admission is free, but space is limited. Guests wishing to attend this in-person event must register. The University...
Step into an evening of heartfelt, true stories from NAU faculty and graduate students, crafted in collaboration with the Writing Class Radio podcast. Hear firsthand accounts of adventures in science--the challenges, the breakthroughs, the stumbles, and the unexpected lessons that change people. It's science as you've never heard it before: raw, human, and unforgettable. Think...
oin us in the east parking lot for an evening of stargazing. Learn about various planets, stars, and more! Telescopes are available courtesy of our volunteers.
In 1938, no one thought that two female botanists and a small crew of boatmen could run the Colorado River and make it out alive. But that's exactly what Lois Jotter and Elzada Clover did as they mapped the Grand Canyon's botany for the first time, as described in the book Brave the Wild River....