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10/02/2026 06:15:00 PM10/02/2026 09:00:00 PMAmerica/DenverAn Evening Under the StarsJoin the KSS Outdoor Education team and "Astro" Mark for an evening under the stars! Explore the night sky through our campus Observatory telescope, enjoy hands-on astronomy activities, and experience a taste of the science programming our visiting students enjoy at KSS!
Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be offered throughout the evening. This event is both indoors and outdoors – there will be heaters outside but please dress warmly.
We look forward to sharing this special evening with you!
6:15 PM - Doors Open
6:30 PM - Event Begins with a Welcome from KSS Staff
6:35-7:00 PM - Brief Astronomy Program with "Astro" Mark
7:00 - 9:00 PM - Astronomy Stations Open for Attendees
This event is designed for adults. While older children can attend, we do not recommend this one for younger kids, especially those under 8.
Keystone Science School
Price
Free
Join us at the Keystone Science School Campus Observatory for a night of wonder!
Join the KSS Outdoor Education team and "Astro" Mark for an evening under the stars! Explore the night sky through our campus Observatory telescope, enjoy hands-on astronomy activities, and experience a taste of the science programming our visiting students enjoy at KSS!
Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be offered throughout the evening. This event is both indoors and outdoors – there will be heaters outside but please dress warmly.
We look forward to sharing this special evening with you!
6:15 PM - Doors Open
6:30 PM - Event Begins with a Welcome from KSS Staff
6:35-7:00 PM - Brief Astronomy Program with "Astro" Mark
7:00 - 9:00 PM - Astronomy Stations Open for Attendees
This event is designed for adults. While older children can attend, we do not recommend this one for younger kids, especially those under 8.
Join us at the Keystone Science School Campus Observatory for a night of wonder!
Join the KSS Outdoor Education team and "Astro" Mark for an evening under the stars! Explore the night sky through our campus Observatory telescope, enjoy hands-on astronomy activities, and experience a taste of the science programming our visiting students enjoy at KSS!
Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be offered throughout the evening. This event is both indoors and outdoors – there will be heaters outside but please dress warmly.
We look forward to sharing this special evening with you!
6:15 PM - Doors Open
6:30 PM - Event Begins with a Welcome from KSS Staff
6:35-7:00 PM - Brief Astronomy Program with "Astro" Mark
7:00 - 9:00 PM - Astronomy Stations Open for Attendees
This event is designed for adults. While older children can attend, we do not recommend this one for younger kids, especially those under 8.
About "Astro" Mark Laurin
“Astro” Mark Laurin brings a lifetime of passion to studying, teaching, and sharing the night sky. Mark is a member of the Denver Astronomical Society, the Astronomical League, DarkSky Colorado, DarkSky International, and an apprentice Operator of the historic Chamberlin Observatory’s Clark-Saegmuller telescope, at the University of Denver.
He serves as an adjunct instructor with Keystone Science School as well as a scientific contributor for DarkSky Colorado, the Summit Daily newspaper, and CBS News Colorado. Mark is a Dark Sky Certification Technical Assistant Mentor for DarkSky Colorado and the Colorado Tourism Office. He is featured in Curbed, Exit 205, The Denver Astronomical Society's Observer, and Elevations Outdoors, and has been heard on KUNC radio. Mark was interviewed live on 9NEWS "Colorado & Company." Mark is your guide to the night sky, and his stargazing tour business is based in Silverthorne, Colorado.
Getting There
Keystone Science School
1053 Soda Ridge Rd
Keystone, 80435
United States
Add to Calendar
10/02/2026 06:15:00 PM10/02/2026 09:00:00 PMAmerica/DenverAn Evening Under the StarsJoin the KSS Outdoor Education team and "Astro" Mark for an evening under the stars! Explore the night sky through our campus Observatory telescope, enjoy hands-on astronomy activities, and experience a taste of the science programming our visiting students enjoy at KSS!
Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be offered throughout the evening. This event is both indoors and outdoors – there will be heaters outside but please dress warmly.
We look forward to sharing this special evening with you!
6:15 PM - Doors Open
6:30 PM - Event Begins with a Welcome from KSS Staff
6:35-7:00 PM - Brief Astronomy Program with "Astro" Mark
7:00 - 9:00 PM - Astronomy Stations Open for Attendees
This event is designed for adults. While older children can attend, we do not recommend this one for younger kids, especially those under 8.
Keystone Science School
