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Star Party at the Monument

  • Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 51500 California 74 Palm Desert, CA, 92260 United States (map)

Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars.

This is a family event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. For more information call 760-862-9984.

Etiquette: please do not touch equipment unless requested. No white lights near telescope field.

NOTE: OVERCAST SKIES OR HIGH WINDS CANCELS THIS EVENT.

RSVP required. Registration begins 14 days prior to the event. A suggested nonrefundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.

View map/UTM Coordinates for the Visitor Center: 33.67149, -116.40839

Hosted by the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center.
Co-sponsored by Friends of the Desert Mountains.

NOTE: Each person must sign up individually.

Earlier Event: May 22
Cedar Springs Trail
Later Event: May 29
Spitler Peak Trail