On Thursday evening, 27 community members gathered at the Kanab City Library to hear Dr. Troy Allan of Utah State University deliver an inspiring talk titled “Through the Lens, Beyond the Stars,” part of Stellar Vista Observatory’s ongoing SVO Speaker Series. Dr. Allan began with a deeply personal story. He joined the military in August […]
Essentials for an Unforgettable Night Under the Stars If your tour company is planning to launch stargazing experiences, you’re about to create something truly magical — moments your guests will remember forever. Whether your guides are brand new to astronomy or seasoned space enthusiasts, having the right tools (and a bit of background knowledge) makes […]
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By Rich Csenge On Thursday, October 30, 2025, beginning at 7:00 pm, Kanab’s Stellar Vista Observatory will host Utah State University Assistant Professor Dr. Troy Allan, speaking in the Kanab City Library Community Room. The presentation is free and open to all. Troy Allan, Ed,D, MFA, is an Assistant Professor with Utah State University Extension, […]
Stellar Vista Observatory (SVO) is hosting a series of exciting public astronomy events this fall. From free star parties to a unique starlit dinner experience, there’s something for everyone who wants to connect with the cosmos. The series begins on Friday, September 12, with a public star party at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park […]
On May 28th, the local 4-H chapter held an all-day space camp event, and66 kids participated! SVO’s Eric Sims was there to teach about asteroids,meteors, and craters. In a hands-on activity, kids experimented withdropping rocks into flour and cocoa powder to see how craters form and canbe affected by the shape, angle, and speed of […]
This January and February, the night sky will showcase a beautiful planetary alignment. This celestial phenomenon, often referred to as a “planetary parade,” will feature all seven of Earth’s neighboring planets visible at the same time in the sky. Throughout January and February, six planets will be visible in the night sky, and then on […]
On Monday morning, April 8, a solar eclipse will be visible throughout the continental United States. The path of totality will traverse 12 states from Texas to Maine. While so-called “totality” for this eclipse cannot be observed from Utah, the celestial event will be quite exciting for Utahns nonetheless, as the shadow of our Moon […]
Through its monthly public star party series, Kanab, Utah’s nonprofit Stellar Vista Observatory (SVO) provides observational experiences for people to enjoy, appreciate and comprehend what we can see in the exceptionally starry skies of southern Utah. For the month of March, two public star parties are planned. Kanab Library will host the first while Coral […]
FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023: Indigenous Perspectives and Dark Sky Leave No Trace Principles with Autumn Gillard and Stellar Vista Observatory7 p.m. – 10 p.m., meet @ BLM Kanab Visitor Center, carpool/caravan to Ponderosa Grove campground. Join Autumn Gillard, who is a maternal descendant of the Cedar Band of Paiutes from the Paiute Indian Tribe of […]
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