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Stellar Vista Observatory

Based in Kanab, Utah, the mission of the Stellar Vista Observatory is to provide observational experiences for people to enjoy, appreciate, and comprehend what can be seen in the clear night skies of southern Utah.

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Kanab’s Stellar Vista

It is startling to realize that humanity’s view of the stars now resides on the endangered list for most humans who can no longer enjoy a starry sky from where they live. The nonprofit Stellar Vista Observatory aims to enable residents and visitors to enjoy and more fully comprehend the celestial beauty of southern Utah’s starry nights with the creation of a public educational observatory in Kanab, Utah.

Due to its geographical remoteness, the proximity of numerous national and state parks, national forests and monuments and the absence of light pollution, Kane County, Utah is one of the darkest regions of the western Colorado Plateau. The gateway community of Kanab is exceptionally well situated for astronomical viewing yet there is no public observatory here. Stellar Vista Observatory will fill this need.

Education

Stellar Vista Observatory will stimulate interest in science, provide hands on training, and provide tools for Kane County educators.

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Tourism

A world class dark sky coupled with a state of the art observatory will make Kanab an elite dark sky destination in the United States.

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Community Enhancement

An observatory will offer exciting night time activities, enhance community pride, deliver inspiration.

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Recent Posts

  • Marvelous Moons
    Marvelous Moons
    August 20, 2024

    By Kat Troche, NASA Night Sky Network,Eric Sims, Stellar Vista Observatory Did you know there are more than 200 moons in our Solar System? Most of them orbit Jupiter and Saturn. Both Jupiter and Saturn are visible this September, along with several of their moons. Saturn rises around 9pm, and Jupiter rises around midnight. Come […]…

  • Seeing Double (Stars)
    Seeing Double (Stars)
    August 1, 2024

    August is an exciting month for stargazing because it brings the peak of the Perseid meteor shower! Stellar Vista Observatory (SVO) is so excited for it that we have added another star party to our calendar on Sunday, August 11th at 9:15pm at the Nomad Cafe, just north of Kanab on Highway 89. Come for […]…

  • The Wonders of Meteor Showers: Perseids and Geminids
    The Wonders of Meteor Showers: Perseids and Geminids
    July 30, 2024

    In August, we will be treated to an amazing spectacle: the Perseid meteor shower. This dazzling display happens when Earth travels through the debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle. As these particles enter our atmosphere, they burn up, creating bright streaks of light. I used to wonder how astronomers could predict the peak date and time […]…