ASTRONOMY/NIGHT SKIES

The goal of the Pinnacles Partnership Night Skies project is to host at least two annual Star Parties at the  Pinnacles National Monument for the general public, one on the East side and one on the West side.  The rural setting of the Pinnacles ensures a minimum of ambient light, offering a pristine dark sky location for viewing the Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, star clusters, and other deep sky wonders. 

The Night Skies Project is co-chaired by Pinnacles Partnership’s David Baumgartner and 

Pinnacles National Monument’s Carl Brenner.  David is an avid amateur astronomer and serves on the Board of Directors of Pinnacles Partnership.  Carl Brenner is the Chief of the Interpretation & Education Division of the Pinnacles.  National Monument

The Star Party on the West side of the Pinnacles, scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2009, was canceled due to the heavy cloud cover and anticipated rain fall. We are hoping to reschedule this event shortly and will keep you posted.

To learn more about this project or to join this team, you may speak to David and/or Carl at the upcoming West side event, or e-mail David Baumgartner at cygnett@hollinet.com.