Night Sky Viewing Stars and Planets

Night Sky Viewing Stars and Planets

Our volunteers will take you on an evening walk in the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument!

By Friends of the Desert Mountains

Date and time

Saturday, June 29 · 8:45 - 10:30pm PDT

Location

Art Smith Trailhead

Roy Wilson Memorial Highway Palm Desert, CA 92260

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteer astronomers will be setting up their telescopes and are inviting you to stop by any time while they are there to view the ever-changing display of fascinating objects to see — stars, constellations, bright planets, moon and sometimes meteors.

This is a family friendly event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Bring water and wear closed-toed shoes.

RSVP is required. Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event.

Your non-refundable donation of $5.00 is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.

For more information contact the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.

NOTE: CHECK WEATHER BEFORE DEPARTING, THIS EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED FOR HEAVY CLOUD COVER, WIND OR RAIN.

We will meet at the Art Smith Trailhead parking lot located just past the driveway for the Visitor Center approximately 100 feet on the southwest side of Highway 74. Click here for map/UTM coordinates: 33.66797, -116.40766

Sponsored by Friends of the Desert Mountains. Visit our website at www.DesertMountains.org

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Our mission is to preserve land and support education, conservation, and research in the Coachella Valley and the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.

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