Published in the 2022 Southern Utah Vacation Guide By Rich Csenge, President, Stellar Vista Observatory One measure of rural Utah’s outstanding quality of life is its clear night sky, glistening with thousands of stars and the Milky Way. In much of Southern Utah, starry nights punctuated by the moon and planets are as visible today […]
President, Stellar Vista Observatory One measure of rural Utah’s outstanding quality of life is its clear night sky, glistening with thousands of stars and the Milky Way. In much of Southern Utah, starry nights punctuated by the moon and planets are as visible today as when Pioneers began settling the area. It’s an enviable source […]
Stellar Vista Observatory will host this special event at no charge for attendees of the 2021 Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit at our “Zion View” Star Field in Kanab, Wednesday, October 27, beginning at 7:00 PM. Our Star Party includes a constellation tour plus telescopic viewing of southern Utah’s outstanding night sky. In addition to learning […]
Join members of Kanab’s nonprofit Stellar Vista Observatory (SVO) for a Constellation Tour and Star Party – Friday, September 10, 8:00 PM, Jackson Flat Reservoir Boat Launch, Kaneplex Drive, Kanab. This location is close to town with restrooms. Learn how to operate a portable telescope or powerful tripod mounted binocular, or, bring your own and […]
Kanab’s Stellar Vista Observatory (SVO) will offer two free training sessions on Tuesday, June 22, and Wednesday. June 23, in how to use telescopes and tripod mounted binoculars to observe the night sky. The equipment is simple to use and there’s so much to see! Children as young as 10 may receive hands-on telescope training […]
Kanab’s Stellar Vista Observatory (SVO) invites Kane County residents who are fascinated with our brilliant star-filled night skies to join others in a worldwide celebration of International Dark Sky Week. On April 7 and April 9, SVO will host two telescope and binocular training events for the first 12 families or individuals to sign up […]
While homebound communities, families and individuals ride out these turbulent times and medical professionals grapple with the 2020 viral pandemic, timely inspiration floats above us in star filled skies. The wonder of the night sky can easily be overlooked as we nestle inside searching for consolation from each other, keeping informed, monitoring our children’s education, […]
GLORIOUS WINTER STARS ON SPECTACULAR DISPLAY (Delayed one day due to inclement weather) Stellar Vista Observatory launches the first monthly public star party of its 2020 series on Saturday, February 22 at the Jackson Flat Reservoir Boat Launch parking lot, beginning at 7:00 PM. All adults and children are invited to attend free of charge […]
On June 26, 2018, by a 3-1 vote, the Kanab City Council enacted an outdoor lighting ordinance to protect the natural darkness that makes Kane County, Utah a great place to see stars. Residents of Kanab expressed elation on social media with comments like “Awesome!”, “Well done!”, and, “This is a win-win for everyone!” “Wow, […]
This past Monday, local amateur astronomers set up solar filtered telescopes at several schools for students to observe the transit of the planet Mercury across the surface of the Sun. This incredible opportunity allowed students to experience the nature of science by witnessing an event in real time. Telescopes were set up at Valley High, […]
