A Groundbreaking to Eclipse All Others

A Groundbreaking to Eclipse All Others

April 30, 2024

More than 1,000 people attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the International Dark Sky Discovery Center on April 8, during the partial solar eclipse. The site in Fountain Hills, AZ will be home to a new 3,300 square feet exhibit dedicated to the crucial mission of STEM education and dark sky preservation.

The Night Sky Experience promises to be an immersive and unforgettable adventure for explorers of all ages.

Stay tuned for further updates as we and the IDSDC team continue to move forward!

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