{"id":30195,"date":"2024-03-27T09:58:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T16:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=30195"},"modified":"2024-03-27T09:59:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T16:59:23","slug":"arizonas-dark-sky-discovery-center-to-break-ground-with-solar-eclipse-watch-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/news\/arizonas-dark-sky-discovery-center-to-break-ground-with-solar-eclipse-watch-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona\u2019s Dark Sky Discovery Center to Break Ground With Solar Eclipse Watch Party"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/27095346\/unnamed.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"573\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-30196 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/27095346\/unnamed-1024x573.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/27095346\/unnamed-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/27095346\/unnamed-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/27095346\/unnamed-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/27095346\/unnamed-1536x860.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/27095346\/unnamed-2048x1147.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/27095346\/unnamed-380x213.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/27095346\/unnamed-800x448.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/27095346\/unnamed-1160x649.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/27095346\/unnamed-80x46.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/27095346\/unnamed.jpg 2547w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Rendering of the International Dark Sky Discovery Center in Fountain Hills, Ariz<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a data-uno-hassubmittext=\"no\" href=\"https:\/\/darkskycenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Dark Sky Discovery Center (IDSDC)<\/a> in Fountain Hills, Ariz., will break ground on April 8, marking a significant milestone in the preservation of our night skies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This historic day will be celebrated with community enthusiasm, educational outreach and a rare astronomical event. As the moon casts its shadow over the sun, a rare solar eclipse that won&#8217;t grace North American skies for another two decades will take place over Arizona. The Discovery Center&#8217;s groundbreaking event will coincide with the solar eclipse in Fountain Hills, Ariz., promising to ignite dreams of faraway stars and galaxies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors can partake in the center&#8217;s eclipse-watching party and groundbreaking ceremony that is set to start at 11 a.m. at the future site of the IDSDC at 13001 N. La Montana Drive in Fountain Hills. As the eclipse peaks at 11:20 a.m., attendees will witness a breathtaking celestial event, and help usher in a new landmark for the world of astronomy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Community leaders, students and enthusiasts will gather as the IDSDC Board, having already raised over $19 million towards their $25 million goal, takes the first step towards accomplishing this ambitious project. With 200 protective eyewear glasses distributed and a telescope specially equipped to view the eclipse, the event promises safety, education and awe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nestled near a bustling metropolitan area, yet bathed in the serene light of the stars, Fountain Hills stands as the world\u2019s 17th International Dark Sky Community. The center aims to serve as a hub for dark sky preservation and a testament to the community&#8217;s dedication to this cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 23,000-square-foot facility will feature a 20.5-foot domed observatory housing a 27.5-inch PlaneWave telescope, a 65-seat planetarium with cutting-edge laser imagery, a versatile 150-seat theater and a \u201cNight Sky Experience\u201d exhibit hall filled with interactive displays. This multifaceted environment ensures that the IDSDC will educate and enchant visitors of all ages, from young students to university scholars and casual stargazers to serious astronomers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMy hope is by that time the IDSDC will be an Arizona icon known around the world as a place that enables sky watchers of all ages to learn more about the observable universe,\u201d says IDSDC Board President Joe Bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the IDSDC moves towards its fundraising goals, it offers both donation opportunities and naming rights to those who wish to be part of this exciting venture. 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