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Star Party in the Mountains
March 9, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
One event on April 27, 2024 at 7:30 pm
One event on May 11, 2024 at 8:00 pm
One event on June 8, 2024 at 8:00 pm
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 AND HIGH WINDS CANCEL THIS EVENT.
The UTM coordinates for the Sawmill Parking Lot is 33.57995, -116.45056
Hosted by the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center. Sponsored by Friends of the Desert Mountains.
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