Enjoy a family-friendly astronomy talk by one of our knowledgeable volunteers followed by viewing through a variety of small outside telescopes (weather permitting). Note: a separate Dome Tour ticket is required for viewing through our 30” telescope. Title: The Prime Meridian, where East meets West Description: The Royal Observatory was established in 1676 in Greenwich,…
Enjoy a family-friendly astronomy talk by one of our knowledgeable volunteers followed by viewing through a variety of small outside telescopes (weather permitting). Note: a separate Dome Tour ticket is required for viewing through our 30” telescope. Talk Title: Astrophotography 101: Capturing Photons from the Unseen Description: A quick glance at the internet and you’re…
Enjoy a family-friendly astronomy talk by one of our knowledgeable volunteers followed by viewing through a variety of small outside telescopes (weather permitting). Note: a separate Dome Tour ticket is required for viewing through our 30” telescope. Talk Title: Inspired by a Great Comet Description: In 1744 a spectacular comet appeared in the sky with…
Enjoy a family-friendly astronomy talk by one of our knowledgeable volunteers followed by viewing through a variety of small outside telescopes (weather permitting). Note: a separate Dome Tour ticket is required for viewing through our 30” telescope. Talk Title: CHICXULUB: The Day the Dinosaurs Died Description: 65 Million Years ago an asteroid ended the reign…
Enjoy a family-friendly astronomy talk by one of our knowledgeable volunteers followed by viewing through a variety of small outside telescopes (weather permitting). Note: a separate Dome Tour ticket is required for viewing through our 30” telescope. Talk Description: 65 Million Years ago an asteroid ended the reign of the dinosaurs and cleared the way…
Enjoy a family-friendly astronomy talk by one of our knowledgeable volunteers followed by viewing through a variety of small outside telescopes (weather permitting). Note: a separate Dome Tour ticket is required for viewing through our 30” telescope. Talk Title: Constellations: Stories in the Sky Description: Thousands of years ago our ancestors looked up at the…
Enjoy a family-friendly astronomy talk by one of our knowledgeable volunteers followed by viewing through a variety of small outside telescopes (weather permitting). Note: a separate Dome Tour ticket is required for viewing through our 30” telescope. Talk Title: Constellations: Stories in the Sky Description: Thousands of years ago our ancestors looked up at the…
Enjoy a family-friendly astronomy talk by one of our knowledgeable volunteers followed by viewing through a variety of small outside telescopes (weather permitting). Note: a separate Dome Tour ticket is required for viewing through our 30” telescope. Talk Title: A Conversation about Dark Sky Description: Join Curecanti National Recreation Area Astronomy Ranger Kyle for a…
Join us for a delicious BBQ and Whiskey tasting on Saturday, and/or brunch on Sunday. Our new patio will be open to enjoy (weather permitting) with live music by Dakoda Tagg. BBQ platter, brunch, full dinner menu. Free beer mug and fishing fly for every dad !
Join us to combat cheatgrass invasion in our Basin by pulling this invasive grass across Gunnison City limits. Volunteers will receive ‘Beat the Cheat’ hats, t-shirts, or sun shirts and pizza is included. Meet at the Legion Park Pavilion at 11am on June 8th. Pulling will take place from 11am-12:30, followed by a pizza party,…