This year marks two Great Basin milestones: the 40th anniversary of Great Basin National Park and the 10th anniversary of the Great Basin Observatory—the only research-grade observatory located within a U.S. national park.
Over the last decade, the Observatory has opened doors to discovery, connecting students and researchers with world-class dark skies and inspiring people to look up with curiosity and take steps to protect the increasingly rare natural darkness.
In the coming months, we’ll be celebrating the impact of the Great Basin Observatory, from the students whose lives have been shaped through hands-on research experiences to the supporters, educators, scientists, and stargazers who have helped make it all possible. Thank you for being part of this journey with us!
| Ten years ago, an unusual idea became reality: build a research-grade observatory inside a national park. Join us for two free virtual programs celebrating a decade of GBO. Great Basin’s Dark Skies and the Great Basin Observatory Hear the story behind the Observatory, meet the students and professors using it to advance astronomy research, and discover how you can be part of protecting and celebrating our night skies Wednesday, July 15 6 PM Pacific Free virtual presentation |
| Dark Skies, Bright Minds: Great Basin Observatory Research and Impact Discover how hands-on research experiences are helping students become scientists, educators, and explorers. Wednesday, August 12 6:00 PM Pacific Free virtual program on Zoom |
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