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Intro to Stargazing

  • Gunnison Forks Overlook Grand Junction, CO USA (map)

Discover the wonders of Gunnison Gorge NCA’s night sky during an evening under the stars! Join Aaron Watson, Chair of the Colorado Chapter for the International Dark-Sky Association, for our Intro to Stargazing event.


Photo by Ben Lehman at Lehmanimages.com

When: Friday, June, 24th from 9 - 11 PM

Where: Gunnison Forks Overlook

What: Do you want to learn more about the wonders of the night sky? Our Intro to Stargazing course is your perfect opportunity! With expert stargazer, Aaron Watson, we’ll be hunting the night sky for constellations, planets, and more! Celebrate Colorado’s Dark Sky month by joining us for a fun evening under the stars.

Please bring a red flashlight/headlamp and binoculars if you have them.

To join the waitlist, please email morgan@canyonsassociation.org.


This event is hosted in partnership with the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office, Dark Skies Paonia, and the Western Slope Conservation Center.

Earlier Event: May 26
McInnis Canyons NCA Fence Removal
Later Event: July 16
Ruby-Horsethief River Clean-Up