STARS & GALAXIES PROGRAM

This program highlights the night sky at Chimney Rock with select evenings on Fridays each month and one Saturday in August. It features discussions about the Ancient Puebloans’ connection to the night sky; telescope viewings when conditions are suitable; easy hikes for better viewing of specific ancient sites and dark sky features; and brief interactive talks about the life cycle of a star, the various categories of galaxies, and updates about the discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope. 

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

At this altitude, nights begin to cool rapidly after sunset, so an appropriate jacket and other gear will enable you to remain comfortable. Also suggested are chairs/blankets/pillows, binoculars, a regular flashlight, or a flashlight with a red lens (available for $4). Note: All programs will be adjusted according to current weather conditions and take place as scheduled. Not recommended for children. 

TICKETS

Check-in is at the Highway 151 entrance gate at the time stated below for each tour. Please adhere to the check-in timeline. The gate will be locked at the end of that time. Please note that the tour will begin promptly at the end of the check-in period, so it will not be possible to accommodate late arrivals. The fee is $20.00 for ages 13 and up, $10.00 for ages 5-12, and under 5 are free, and is considered a non-refundable and non-transferable donation. Making a reservation through the Recreation.gov website or the call center (877-444-6777) is the only way to guarantee a spot for this tour. Recreation.gov charges a $1.00 reservation fee that is non-refundable. To ensure this tour is scheduled, reservations are strongly recommended. Reservations will be cut off 12 hours prior to the start of the tour. 

This program is rarely at full capacity prior to the event, and we will accommodate walk-ins if space is available. They will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and must arrive during the specified check-in time frame. Tour tickets can be purchased at the Gift Shop. Note: if no one has signed up for the tour by online reservation within the allotted time frame, the tour will not run. In such a case, walk-ins will not be possible. No refunds will be issued for no-shows. Refunds will be issued only for cancelled – not modified – tours/programs. 

Dates: 

Friday, May 30 

Check-in: 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

Program: 8:15 p.m. – 10:15 p.m. 

Friday, June 20 

Check-in: 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

Program: 8:15 p.m. – 10:15 p.m. 

Friday, June 27 

Check-in: 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

Program: 8:15 p.m. – 10:15 p.m.

Friday, July 18 

Check-in: 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Program: 8:15 p.m. – 10:15 p.m. 

Friday, July 25 

Check-in: 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Program: 8:15 p.m. – 10:15 p.m. 

Saturday, August 30 

Check-in: 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Program: 7:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. 

Friday, September 19 

Check-in: 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Program: 7:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. 

 

Capacity: 60 

 

 

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