Astronomers of Verde Valley

Kartchner Caverns Star Party

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Event

View thru solar telescopes from 1PM until 4PM. A presentation in the visitor center theater at 5PM. Night sky viewing and star party after until 9PM.

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024

Time: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mountain

Location: Kartchner Caverns
Benson, AZ 85602

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Kartchner Caverns
Location is south of I10 on Hwy 90 near Benson, AZ.
Benson, AZ 85602
(click to get directions)
check weather forecast
check clear sky chart
2010 Event Pictures

Notes:
Weather permitting. Check local weather before going out to the site.

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Conducted solar viewing and outreach table in the afternoon.
Photo From Kartchner Caverns Star Party
Karen dialing in solar telescope. Credit: JD Maddy
Photo From Kartchner Caverns Star Party
Solar view in 3 wavelengths. Visual, H Alpha and Ultraviolet (CaK) Credit: JD Maddy