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, […]
The dry desert air cools as the sun sets from behind while driving east toward Kanab along 389. Ahead, the steps of the Grand Staircase can be seen ascending from the depths of the Grand Canyon upward toward the sky spires of Bryce Canyon. The occasional car or SUV is passed, pulled over, flashers on, […]
On Monday night, 7/29, families with children and residents of all ages turned out in numbers to see planets and distant sky objects through telescopes in the back parking lot of the Kanab City Library. The City of Kanab graciously agreed to turn off outdoor lighting at the skate park and basketball field for the […]
An astronomical wonder coming up Sunday, January 20th is exciting a team of residents working to bring about the creation of a space observatory in Kanab. When it’s built, the observatory being planned for Kanab would likely be the largest public facility of its kind in southern Utah. Right now, the Stellar Vista Observatory (SVO) […]
Area residents and visitors are invited to a special star party fundraiser at the Kane County Water Conservancy Building, 725 E. Kaneplex Drive in Kanab, Utah. On Friday, December 7, activities will begin in the large conference room at 7:00pm with a multimedia presentation by retired professional astronomer Von Del Chamberlain detailing the astonishing wonders […]
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