Entries filed under 'Mars'

Death Valley Named World's Largest Dark Sky Park; to Host 2nd Annual 'Mars Fest' March 1-3

Wondering where to visit for good views of the night sky? The nonprofit International Dark-Sky Association just added Death Valley National Park to its “gold tier” list, the group’s loftiest designation for sites that provide star-filled nighttime canopies. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on February 21, 2013 9:00 AM & Tagged International Dark Sky Association, International Dark Sky Park, Mars, dark skies, death valley, night sky and stargazing | permalink | Comments



Death Valley = Mars? This Weekend, a Park Festival Shows How Close It Comes

How closely does Death Valley National Park replicate Mars? Close enough that NASA and the National Park Service have teamed up for the inaugural "Mars and the Mojave Festival" this weekend. A mix of lectures, field trips and skygazing, the 3-day event includes jaunts to only-in-Death-Valley locales such as Badwater (the lowest spot in North America, 282 feet below sea level), Mars Hill and Ubehebe Crater. Maybe people will see a dust devil, such as one actually spotted on Mars Feb. 16 by ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on March 8, 2012 8:42 PM & Tagged Mars, death valley and national parks | permalink | Comments