Introducing the Von Del Chamberlain Solar System Walk On a beautiful sunny day in Kanab, you might decide to take a stroll on the Sherry Belle Trail at Jackson Flat Reservoir. Adjacent to this popular 3-mile paved loop is a site that will become the future home of the Stellar Vista Observatory. Near the boat […]
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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 […]
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 […]
A Look at Stellar Vista Observatory achievements for 2022 After an extended withdrawal from public engagement due to the Covid 19 pandemic, SVO resumed its outreach activities, delivering 12 free public star parties from February through November. To steer clear of Covid from 2020 through 2021, SVO developed two outstanding ongoing projects; 1) our Weekly […]
Hello Friends of Kanab’s Stellar Vista Observatory! We are pleased to deliver this newsletter, Volume 1, Number 2 from the Stellar Vista Observatory providing information to donors, supporters, working group members and friends. With these bi-annual updates, we aim to keep you informed on how Kanab’s observatory project is progressing as well as engagement opportunities […]
Hello Friends of Kanab’s Stellar Vista Observatory; we want to keep in touch with you! This is the first official newsletter of the Stellar Vista Observatory (SVO). It’s meant to keep you informed on how Kanab’s observatory project is progressing as well as community engagement opportunities we offer. This is the historic, Volume 1, Number […]
© 2025 | Stellar Vista Observatory | All rights reserved. Stellar Vista Observatory is thrilled to announce the creation of the Von Del Chamberlain Walk Through the Solar System, a stunning, 1.7-mile educational experience along the Sherry Belle Trail at Jackson Flat Reservoir in Kanab, Utah. This paved loop will feature 13 permanent, full-color signs representing the Sun, eight planets, Pluto, the Asteroid Belt and a Beyond the Solar System sign, each placed to reflect their scaled distance from the Sun and packed with up-to-date scientific information and QR codes for deeper exploration.
Thanks to partial funding from the Utah Governor’s Office of Outdoor Recreation, we’re well on our way, but we still need to raise $5,000 to complete the sign installations. That’s where you come in. Vote for your favorite planet by donating towards the sign(s) you want to support! The planet with the most donations will win our Planetary Popularity Contest.
Donations of $100 or more will get a complimentary digital star chart for the day and year of your choice.
Donations of $250 or more will get an invitation to a private night sky experience for SVO supporters.
To donate, select your amount and pick your favorite planet!