Chimney Rock Interpretive Association
CHIMNEY ROCK NIGHT-SKY ARCHAEOASTRONOMY PROGRAM
CHIMNEY ROCK NIGHT-SKY ARCHAEOASTRONOMY PROGRAM
We welcome you to join us at the Night-Sky Archaeoastronomy Program. This entertaining, educational program will be held monthly from June through September and includes a one-hour astronomy lecture at the visitor center cabin providing an excellent opportunity to learn about the visible celestial objects. Native American flute melodies and storytelling by Charles Martinez on the topic of Navaho constellations will open the program. Following a lecture on naked-eye astronomy of the Ancestral Puebloans, and the solar system and universe, participants will drive to the upper parking lot of the Chimney Rock Archaeological Area for approximately 1.5 hours of night-sky viewing. Telescopes will be available to assist with viewing.
Reservations are suggested, as space is limited. Tickets can also be purchased at the Visitor Cabin prior to the program: $10 for adults and $5 for children 11 years and younger. For reservations, call the visitor cabin (May 15 and after) at 970-883-5359, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, or the CRIA office (before May 15) at 970-264-2287, weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Please note the following:
- Come prepared with binoculars, water (also for sale at the cabin), flashlights, and coats.
- Cameras are allowed; however, flashes from cameras are not allowed.
- Pictures may be used for personal use only and NOT for commercial use.
- Alcohol, smoking, pets and food are not allowed.
- Insect repellent is recommended.
- Bathrooms are available at the Visitor's Cabin and at the paved upper parking lot, which is wheelchair accessible.
