Stargazing in the Gunnison Valley
Astronomy Presentation & Telescope Demonstration
|
 |
|
| Date: |
June 1, 6:00 pm-7:00pm |
| Continues Until: |
|
| Location: |
Gunnison Library |
| Details: |
Join us at the Gunnison Library on Thursday, June 1 at 6 pm for a presentation by Dr. Suzanne Taylor, professor of physics and astronomy at Western Colorado University and Board President of the Gunnison Valley Observatory. Dr. Taylor will cover what to look for in the night sky, best places to observe stars in our Valley, what tools are available (including the library telescopes), and summer events and activities at the Gunnison Valley Observatory. The Gunnison Valley Observatory is a publicly-owned and all-volunteer run facility that offers educational experiences throughout the summer season at their facility on CR 28 by Hartman Rocks in Gunnison. There are public astronomy programs on Friday and Saturday nights from June 16 though August 16, 2023. There are family-friendly astronomy talks and viewings through a variety of small telescopes, and dome tours featuring viewings through the iconic 30-inch telescope. The astronomy presentation at the Gunnison Library is free and open to all.
Click here for the event website |
|
|
Upcoming Events
|
| TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| Thursday, Jun 1 |
| 6:00pm-9:00pm |
Adult Wheel Throwing |
Gunnison Arts Center Clay Studio |
| 6:00pm-7:00pm |
Stargazing in the Gunnison Valley |
Gunnison Library |
| Friday, Jun 2 |
| 1:00am-3:00pm |
Wilderness First Aid & Survival - Day 2 |
Gunnison, Colorado |
| 11:30am-2:30am |
Town Picnic |
Rainbow Park |
| 4:00pm-7:00pm |
CBMBA Annual Kickoff/Membership Party at Rainbow P |
Rainbow Park - Crested Butte |
| 5:00pm-7:00pm |
Documentary Photography Workshop |
Gunnison High School |
| 5:00pm-8:00pm |
Arteries of the Earth |
Gunnison Arts Center |
| Saturday, Jun 3 |
| 9:45am-12:00am |
GVWN Weekend Wine Tasting Tour |
Paonia & Hotchkiss - Colorado Wine Country |
| 10:00am-4:00pm |
CBMBA Natty Trails Day Workday! |
Saddle Ridge Cul-de-sac |
| 4:00pm-10:00pm |
Community Fair & Riverfest & Float |
Paonia River Park, Shady Lane, Paonia 81428 |
| 5:30pm-8:30pm |
LIVE Music |
Garlic Mike’s River Bar 2674 Highway 135, Gunnison |
| 8:00pm-12:00am |
Southern Avenue |
I Bar Ranch |
| Sunday, Jun 4 |
| -12:00am |
GVWN Weekend Wine Tasting Tour |
Paonia & Hotchkiss - Colorado wine country |
| Monday, Jun 5 |
| 6:00pm-8:30am |
Intro to the Wheel, Pottery Class |
80 Buckley Drive |
| 6:30pm-8:30pm |
Open Table Tennis |
Jerry's Gym downstairs Crested Butte Town Hall. |
| Tuesday, Jun 6 |
| 10:00am-11:30am |
Elk Ave Historic Walking Tour |
Crested Butte Museum |
| 11:00am-1:00am |
Cooking Matters |
Gunnison Public Library: 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO |
| 6:00pm-7:00pm |
Financial Literacy Series: Part 3 |
Gunnison Library |
| 6:00pm-7:00am |
Summer Wildflower Preview |
Crested Butte Library |
| Wednesday, Jun 7 |
| 4:30pm-5:30pm |
After the death of a spouse or partner - now what? |
Gunnison Library Meeting Room |
| SHOW MORE EVENTS >>> |
|
|
