(editor's note: Bryce Canyon in southern Utah is a beautiful national park by daylight. But it is gaining quite a reputation for its night time activities as well. The unique altitude and climate make for one of the best star gazing sites in the world!
I'm so happy to report that news of activities happening outside and around our planet continue to intrigue more and more people!
Just a few years ago, "space geeks" were the only ones interested in all the wonderous events of our neighboring planets, stars, and galaxies. Now it seems everyone has their eyes to the skies!
The view from down here is a special vantage point, so I hope you enjoy this report and get a better understanding of how important YOU are to the beautiful Cosmos we all call home.
~All my Love, Boo)
What keeps stargazers coming back to Bryce Canyon?
The mysterious wonders of the hoodoos and other Bryce Canyon National Park landforms are rightfully the first focus of attention for visitors to the southern Utah destination.
But not all the wonders of Bryce Canyon disappear when the sun sets. In fact, millions wait for dark to reveal themselves.
The 12th annual festival will be Thursday through Sunday at Bryce. This year’s event was scheduled to include the May 20 "ring of fire" solar eclipse. Officials expect more than 7,000 people to visit Bryce solely to witness the eclipse.
It’s unclear whether night-sky programs like those offered at Bryce and other national and state parks across the country created the surge of interest in astronomy or if the agencies were reacting to public curiosity that already existed.
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/54090449-78/bryce-park-astronomy-canyon.html.csp
