As part of Friends of Browns Canyon’s International Dark Sky Park certification initiative, GARNA and FOBC will host a free stargazing and night sky observation event at 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at the Ruby Mountain parking area for the Browns Canyon Wilderness Study Area trailhead in Browns Canyon National Monument.
Join us as we bask in the night sky during the new moon. This new moon will be the first of summer and we are excited. Friends of Browns Canyon will provide multiple telescopes and we will begin by touring the sky and identifying constellations. As the night darkens, we will then delve deeper into the night sky and try to see some of the objects which evade the naked eye. Galaxies, Globular Clusters, and more will be out on this wonderful early summer night.
For the best viewing experience, attendees are requested to bring red headlamps or red flashlights (no white lights please). Camp chairs and water are also recommended.
Attendance is limited to 15 people, so sign up here.
Upon registering, attendees will receive additional details about the event, including directions to the meeting place.
Many GARNA programs require a Liability Release Form be filled out each calendar year.
Your registration is secured upon receipt of payment, as long as there space is still available in a program. If you prefer not to register online (recommended), you may mail a check, made out to “GARNA” to the address below or stop by the office. Please include a note with the program you are registering for. Be aware, some programs sell out quickly, and we cannot confirm your spot with a mailed registration.
PO Box 1522
Salida CO 81201
Cancellation policy:
If we are notified of your need to cancel by 24 hours of program date, your program fee will be refunded except for a $3.00 administrative fee. No refunds within 24 hours or after the event (but most events are transferable). If minimum enrollment has not been met 2 days before program date, programs will be cancelled and we will refund the full amount.
