Dark Skies of the Wet Mountain Valley

The organizer invites visitors to Bluff Park for a free public session viewing “our Sun aka Sol!”[2]

Dedicated solar telescopes and filters are used for safe viewing. Depending on the Sun's activity, visitors may see features such as sunspots, prominences or solar flares.[2]

Access

The September 5 session runs 11am to noon. No reservation is needed and the event is free.[2]

Weather procedure

The organizer says weather cancellations will be announced at least two hours before the event through its phone greeting and social updates. Check before driving.[2]

Sources

  1. [1]

    Photo: Colorado Tourism Office / Phil Lum — Stargazing in Colorado

  2. [2]

    Dark Skies of the Wet Mountain Valley, Events — Open Solar Observations at Bluff Park — darkskiescolorado.org/events