One activity I am definitely looking forward to, is star-gazing in the desert, where there will be no light pollution.
I’ve seen it in movies and documentaries where people sit out under the stars and they have an uninterrupted view of the heavens.
I have had occasional experiences of a perfect night sky, but it is something rare to experience here in the UK.
I plan to learn how to photograph the night sky on my phone before I go so that I will have a memory to treasure for the rest of my life.
Explore the outdoors
About 30 minutes north of The Strip is Mount Charleston, an oasis of lush trees and snow–yes, even in Vegas–that takes you into a whole other realm just outside of the desert. “I take a motorcycle ride out there often to get inspired and breathe in that mountain air,” the singer Frankie Moreno says.
Join the Las Vegas Astronomical Society for a night of stargazing on Mount Charleston! Attendees will have the opportunity to view the night sky through the telescopes of volunteer members of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society.
7:00pm – 8:30pm: Guest speaker Rachel Langgin, phD student in astronomy at UNLV, will be presenting her fascinating research on how gravitational waves are reshaping our understanding of the universe — and what the next generation of gravitational wave observatories may reveal.
8:30pm – 10:00pm: public telescope viewing with opportunities to see the crescent moon, star clusters, galaxies, nebulae and more.
S’mores and hot beverages provided and select retail items will be available for sale.
$5.00 per person. All proceeds directly go to supporting future educational events.
It may be warm down in the Valley, but temperatures in the Spring Mountains can be 20-30 degrees cooler than in Las Vegas. Be sure to bring a jacket and warm layers. There will be a guest speaker for this event so chairs and blankets are welcome if desired. Flashlights with red light options are recommended to keep light pollution to a minimum.
This event is for visitors of all ages. Dogs are welcome but need to be on a leash at all times.
