by Rich Csenge Just as the forecast for clearing skies begins to replace the summer monsoon, Kanab’s nonprofit Stellar Vista Observatory (SVO) will hold a free public star party at Jackson Flat Reservoir boat launch parking area Friday evening, August 26, from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. It’s only one of numerous public observing events […]
The Moon, The Planets, and Bikes; Yikes! By Rich Csenge, president, Stellar Vista Observatory Weather update!! Unfortunately, long awaited monsoon rains are causing cancellation of this event. But we’re grateful for rainfall to even slightly ease what scientists say is the worst drought in 1,200 years for the Western US. When sky conditions improve, we’ll […]
Here’s a link to read a well illustrated article in EarthSky about the meteor storm that could happen over North America this coming Monday night, between 10:45 PM and 11:20 PM, Mountain Daylight Time. https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/tau-herculid-meteors-may-intense-shower/ It’s a fascinating blend of history and science on meteors and this particular show, the Tau Herculids. A few active […]
Even though cloudiness appears to be increasing, SVO remains on track to host a lunar eclipse party as planned, beginning at 8:30 PM tonight in Kanab, at the Jackson Flat Reservoir boat launch parking area. Hopefully, we’ll be rewarded with good views of the spectacle in between the clouds. Totality occurs just after 10 PM. […]
By Rich Csenge, President, Stellar Vista Observatory Have you ever seen a total eclipse of the moon? It’s a marvelous yet uncommon experience that everyone should aim to witness. For some, to view a total lunar eclipse through an astronomical telescope can elevate the experience to a treasured lifetime memory! A total lunar eclipse takes […]
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 […]
