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Galaxy Night @ PARI – CABIN & CAMPING PACKAGES

Enjoy a dark night sky filled with stars and the most distant wonders of our universe, galaxies!  March skies are brimming with all types of galaxies to see such as starburst galaxies that are rapidly forming new stars; ones that are merging together, great spiral galaxies like the Milky Way, oddly shaped galaxies with supermassive black holes, and many more!

Come learn about what fuels galaxy formation and what these amazing objects can reveal about the universe around us.

PARI astronomers will tell you about the unique history of discovery of our own Milky Way galaxy and all the other galaxies beyond.  Then head outside under the skies of our internationally recognized Dark Sky Park to peer through telescopes at this far reaching wonders.

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Looking for the Evening Only version of this experience without the overnight stay?

Winter Wonderland Evening Viewing

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Join PARI on Friday, January 13, 2023 as we host Winter Wonderland Evening Viewing. Come experience PARI and see why we are an Internationally certified Dark Sky Park as our astronomers share all about what the January night sky has to offer. Grab your coats, hot coffee or hot chocolate, friends and family then come to PARI for an unforgettable winter night.

PARI is offering two ticket options to this Winter Wonderland Viewing Experience. The first option is the OVERNIGHT CABIN PACKAGE for two people that includes dinner, a tour, night sky observing, an overnight stay in a cabin quarter and breakfast.  The second option is a  OVERNIGHT CAMPING PACKAGE that includes dinner, a tour, night sky observing, an overnight stay in a PARI campsite and breakfast on Saturday morning.

This is a rain or shine event.  If weather does not permit viewing there will be alternate programming.  No refunds will be issued!

Upon registration you will receive a confirmation email wit more information.  If you do not receive a confirmation email check your spam folder and make sure you add us to your address book.

Preregistration is required.

Geminids Meteor Shower Experience

Have you ever wished upon a shooting star?  Now is your chance!  Enjoy an evening under the stars and observing the Geminids meteor shower at our historic, mountaintop, Internationally certified Dark Sky Park! 

The Geminids meteors are often bold, white and bright. On a dark night, you can often catch 50 or more meteors per hour in a dark, moonless sky.  These meteors are sure to dazzle brighter than the holiday lights. Grab your coats, hot coffee or hot chocolate, friends and family then come to PARI for an unforgettable winter night.

The greatest number of meteors typically fall in the wee hours after midnight.  Astronomers and telescopes will also be available earlier in the evening to view the dark skies.

For additional information please email PARI at programs@pari.edu.

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Orionids Meteor Shower – Evening Ticket

Have you ever wished upon a shooting star?  October 20, 2022 is your chance!  Enjoy an evening under the stars and observing the Orionids meteor shower at our historic, mountaintop, Internationally certified Dark Sky Park!

PARI astronomers will show you the night sky and its hidden wonders with telescopes available and plenty of open space for you to sit or lie back and watch the sky as meteors dazzle the night away.  PARI educators will also be available to answer your questions.

REGISTER HERE – EVENING TICKET – 8-10pm; Thursday, October 20, 2022

Preregistration is required.

CABIN and CAMPING packages also available.

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower EVENING VIEWING

Have you ever wished upon a star? Now is your chance! Join PARI from 9:30-11:30pm on May 5, 2023 for an evening viewing the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower and the night sky at our historic, mountaintop, Internationally certified Dark Sky Park.

Grab a picnic blanket or bring your own lawn chair and sit back and relax while enjoying the show that space provides as meteors rain down throughout the night from Halley’s Comet!  This meteor shower is expected to produce 10 to 30 meteors per hour.  PARI astronomers will also be on hand with telescopes for you to experience the night sky.

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Want more PARI?? Check out our OVERNIGHT CABIN  and OVERNIGHT CAMPING packages for the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower.

For additional information please contact PARI at programs@pari.edu.

 

Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower OVERNIGHT Experience

Have you ever wished upon a star? Now is your chance! Enjoy camping under the stars or relax in the comfort of our cabins and observing the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower at our historic, mountaintop, Internationally certified Dark Sky Park.

Grab a picnic blanket or bring your own lawn chair and sit back and relax while enjoying the show that space provides as meteors rain down throughout the night from Halley’s Comet!  This meteor shower is expected to produce 10 to 30 meteors per hour.  PARI astronomers will also be on hand with telescopes for you to experience the night sky.

PARI is offering two overnight options for your enjoyment.  *** All overnight packages include dinner, a tour,  observing the meteors, night sky observing with telescopes, accommodations and breakfast.

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