Promoting the appreciation, awareness & conservation of Moab’s valuable and rare dark star filled skies. Home to 4 International Dark Sky designated parks!
What Is a Conjunction? The sky is full of movement. A conjunction is when two astronomical objects appear close to each other in the sky. The bodies involved can be the Sun, the Moon, a planet, or a star. #moabdarkskies#conjuction#stars#planets
Receive up to $200 to upgrade your outdoor lighting to be Dark Sky Friendly! If your a Grand County or Moab, Utah resident, apply online:
https://t.co/tNNqbxbm4z
#moabdarkskies#preserve#nightskies#stars
🔭🌟 Want to explore a park after dark? On June 24, 25, and 26, Canyonlands and Dead Horse Point State Park will host the 1st Annual Moab Astronomy Festival! During this 3 day event you can attend special programs and enjoy the #NightSky.
Event details: https://t.co/9wkQEHMaBk
Want to save native plants in Canyonlands?
Join rangers and volunteer to help salvage and relocate native plants from a construction zone before the paving begins!
When: This Saturday, 6/11, 8:30 am to 12 pm
Where: Murphy Point parking lot
RSVP: https://t.co/rcbHYys2iA
Do you know how to Stop Invasive Species in Your Tracks? Stop by the Elephant Hill Trailhead in the Needles tomorrow, Weds. 6/8 from 9 am to 12 pm to learn about how you can stop the spread of invasive species. #PlayCleanGo#PlayCleanGoAwarenessWeek
https://t.co/VhppAhY0iL
Entering the backcountry of Canyonlands NP is a special experience. Those that do are greeted by desert solitude & endless inspiration. What do these places mean to you? What would it mean if places like this did not exist? Follow the link & share ideas! https://t.co/BpdV7Bij4f
The Whirlpool Galaxy is a close neighbors of the Milky Way Galaxy, it was the first galaxy to be classified as a spiral by astronomers. photo source: NASA
Plants need light, water, nutrients, (and space) to grow. The Moon could have it all!
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For the first time, scientists have proven plants can grow in lunar soil. Learn what this could mean for future #Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond: https://t.co/xZzz4cRgma