Uploaded August 2012 | Updated September 2026, 40 minutes ago

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Yosemite's vast acreage and remote location protect some of the darkest night skies in the country. Astronomers, photographers and city dwellers flock to the park to take advantage of this unique opportunity to view planets, stars, and galaxies. For an audio described version of this video, go to youtu.be/LAC5MLAGs5g.