Great Basin's Dark Skies Virtual Speaker Series
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Wednesday, July 15, 6 pm pacific time - Great Basin's Dark Skies and the Great Basin Observatory
Celebrate two milestones at Great Basin: the 40th anniversary of Great Basin National Park and the 10th anniversary of the Great Basin Observatory, the only research-grade observatory located in a U.S. national park!
In a place where half the Park is after dark, join us to explore the Park’s remarkable dark skies, how the observatory came to be, and how astronomy enthusiasts can get involved.
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Wednesday, August 12, 6 pm pacific time - Dark Skies, Bright Minds: Great Basin Observatory Research and Impact
Ten years ago, the Great Basin Observatory captured its first light.
In this program, hear from students who have used the GBO for research, along with our GBO Collaborative partner professors from the University of Nevada, Reno and Southern Utah University. Together, they’ll highlight how the GBO supports astronomy research, student learning, and dark sky preservation in the Great Basin.
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