Q: What are the deadlines for ordering merchandise or registering for ASTROCON?
A: April 15^th was the deadline to purchase your 2025 ASTROCON clothing items. Any orders for merchandise placed after April 15th will be cancelled and refunded.
Registration for the convention itself, including the Star-B-Que and Gala Banquet food items, will end on May 31^st.

Q: What is the altitude at Bryce Canyon?

A: 7000 feet at Ruby’s Inn up to 9000 feet at Rainbow Point

Q: Bryce has two Best Westerns. Which one is ours?

A: Ruby’s Inn is on the west side of the street at the stoplight.

Q: What is the average temperature in June at Bryce Canyon?

A: The highs are typically in the 70’s and 80’s, and the lows can get down into the 40’s. 

Q: Where else may I stay if the rooms at Ruby’s Inn are all taken?

A: The Accommodations page HERE will direct you to other lodging opportunities.

Q: What is the cancellation policy after we sign up and pay for the conference?

A: For any refund, cancellation requests must be received by April 20th.

Q: Is your conference in conjunction with the Bryce Canyon National Park Annual Stargazing Party? If so, is attendance at both events possible?

A: ASTROCON will be held at the same time as the annual Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival. However, the two events are independent, and you can participate in both.

Q: Can we modify our reservations at Ruby’s Inn if we want to stay longer or leave earlier?

A: Reserved rooms with the ASTROCON rates are available the nights of June 24th through the 28th.  This also includes the RV Park and Campground.  If you want to come earlier or stay later, you will be charged the normal rate for those extra nights.

Q: Shall we fly out or drive so we can bring our equipment?

A: By all means, bring your equipment to enjoy the spectacular dark skies and participate in the observing and/or imaging contests.

Q: How far is it from Ruby’s Inn to the public viewing site at the Bryce Canyon National Park Visitor’s Center?

A: It is about 5 miles to the Visitor’s Center. You may drive yourself and park in the Visitor’s Center parking lot or take a shuttle bus that leaves Ruby’s Inn every 15 minutes or so. The last shuttle bus returns to Ruby’s Inn from the public star party site at around midnight.

Q: Is the public star party held each night of ASTROCON?

A: The public star party will occur each night, Thursday June 26th through Saturday June 28th.