2024 DARK SKY EVENTS
The Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve is excited to share a broad range of programs throughout the Reserve this summer
In addition to the programs listed, you will also find us at various community events throughout the summer. Look for the Dark Sky booth at the Hailey Farmers Markets on July 27 & August 10. On July 18, 22 & 23 Lauren Osburn, the 2024 Astronomer in Residence will be at the Bloom Truck to share Astro-Activities with kids.
These programs are supported through NASA’s Science Activation Program which promotes STEM engagement efforts. Boise State University Physics Department is the lead for the program in Idaho and works closely with the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve to bring science to classrooms, libraries, and communities.
NOTE: Click event title for details. Events with **Reg require pre-registration
July 5 & 6 9:30 PM – Stanley Star Party – Stanley Pioneer Park
July 6 5:00 PM – How Dark Is The Night Sky? – Stanley Library
July 7 10:00 PM – Stargazing Float on the Lake – Redfish Lake Lodge (**full)
July 7 9:30 PM – Stargazing – Sawtooth NRA – North Fork Visitor Center
July 8 5:00 PM – How Dark Is The Night Sky? – Community Library (**Reg)
July 17 10:00 PM – Stargazing – Sawtooth NRA – North Fork Visitor Center
July 24 5:30 PM – Dark Sky Paint & Sip – Stanley Library (**Reg)
August 1 9:30 PM – Stargazing Night – Stanley Library
Aug 3 10:00 PM – Stargazing Float on the Lake – Redfish Lake Lodge (**Reg)
Aug 4 9:30 PM – Stargazing – Sawtooth NRA – North Fork Visitor Center
Aug 6 2:00 PM – Kids Astro-Activities – Community Library (**Reg)
Aug 6 5:30 PM – Search for Extraterrestrial Life -Community Library (**Reg)
Aug 7 5:00 PM – Space Telescope Imagery – Stanley Library
Aug 10 9:30 PM – Perseid-palooza Meteor Shower – The Sage School in Hailey
PAST EVENTS
2023
LIGHT POLLUTION & CITIZEN SCIENCE
July 18 10:00 am – Ketchum City Hall
Learn more at this presentation about our ongoing partnership with UCLA to conduct light pollution and sky quality monitoring research within the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve. And how you can be part of a citizen science effort to protect the night sky!
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February 3 – Boise
The night sky throughout the Reserve is pretty amazing any night of the year. It’s mostly a DIY adventure so you can just go outside and look up.
For a do-it-yourself tour, Highway 75 offers a beautiful drive through the heart of the Reserve from Stanley to Ketchum. Highway 21 provides access through the northwest corner of the Reserve from Boise to Stanley. If you plan to drive through the Reserve at night, be alert for wildlife (deer, elk, pronghorn, etc) which tend to be more active after dusk along or crossing the highway.