Annual Yosemite Public "Star Party" (Two Nights)

Our club has been invited to participate in a two-night public star party at Glacier Point amphitheater at Yosemite National Park.  This high altitude, dark sky location makes this event the stargazing highlight of the year.

Cloud cover cancels this event.

Notes to the public:  Yosemite National Park hosts public star parties during most Fridays and Saturdays throughout the summer.  California-based amateur astronomy clubs are assigned one weekend each summer to provide telescopes and knowledge of the night sky.  To view all dates this summer for Glacier Point star parties, refer to the Yosemite National Park on-line calendar.

Notes to participating MIRA Astronomy Club members:  Glacier Point is about a 30-minute drive on Glacier Point Road, starting at Wawona Road.  It is about an 80-minute drive from Wawona Campground, where free campsites have been reserved for us.  See the map below.

Sunset is about 8:13 on both days.  Plan to arrive with your stargazing equipment between 6:30pm and 7:00pm, to give yourself adequate time to unpack and move your car.  You may move the cones (if any) to gain access to the short dirt road that leads to the top of the amphitheater, where you can unload your equipment.  Parking is available nearby, as shown on the map below.

More information and event rules & regulations will be provided to participating members via email.