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---+ September 11-13, 2026
*Event Type*: Special Event<br>
[[https://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/great-basin-astronomy-festival.htm][Great Basin Astronomy Festival]]<br>

We will be assisting with the Great Basin National Park Astronomy Festival to take place Friday-Sunday September 11-13.<br>
Our primary responsibilities will be to run one Astronomy on Tap event there, give two presentations (Cameron and Sam),<br> 
and host an Astrophysicist Q&A panel.<br>

GBNP will provide us with gas money to cover our transportation and a campsite for each of us in the educator<br>
campsite at Grey Cliffs Group Site.<br>

Drive time from Caltech to Baker, NV is about 8h depending on the route and time of day. <br>

Everyone needs to have their own camping equipment (or teaming up with a buddy).<br>
Temperatures in the campsite are pleasant during the day (70-80F) but can be cold<br>
and breezy at night (40-50F).  You will want a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, etc.  You can rent<br>
these at the Caltech Y, or REI, or bring your own.  <br>
Topic revision: r2 - 2026-07-17 - OutreachAdmin