Dark Sky Astronomy Programs

Explore Death Valley's famous dark skies through ranger talks, telescope viewings and trivia events. Learn about the cosmos and see distant galaxies, planets and stars.

Friday, February 6

Furnace Creek Star Party
Las Vegas Astronomical Society
Drop in anytime to explore the night sky through telescopes directed at different planets, stars, and more! Ranger-guided constellation tours on the half hour at 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, and 9:30 PM.
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Furnace Creek Airport

Astronomy on Tap
Cameron Hummels (Caltech)
Join Caltech scientists for a fun evening featuring two 20-minute public astronomy talks and space-themed pub trivia (with prizes) over food and drinks at the Badwater Saloon! All ages welcome.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Badwater Saloon (Stovepipe Wells)

Saturday, February 7

Furnace Creek Star Party
Las Vegas Astronomical Society
Drop in anytime to explore the night sky through telescopes directed at different planets, stars, and more! Ranger-guided constellation tours on the half hour at 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, and 9:30 PM.
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Furnace Creek Airport

Astronomy on Tap
Cameron Hummels (Caltech)
Join Caltech scientists for two 20-minute public astronomy talks and space-themed pub trivia over food and drinks at the Wildrose Tavern! Learn about cutting-edge astronomy research in a relaxed setting and test your knowledge for prizes.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Wildrose Tavern (Furnace Creek)

Sunday, February 8

Astronomy Program
National Park Service Ranger
Join a ranger to explore the night sky and learn about the cosmos. Optional: Bring a flashlight with a red light to protect your night vision, a chair, and binoculars for a more comfortable stargazing experience.
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Harmony Borax Works