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SUMMARY:Star Party at the Monument
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars. \nThis is a family event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. \nThis event is wheelchair accessible with asphalt surfaces. \nEtiquette: please do not touch equipment unless requested. No white lights near telescope field. \nNOTE: OVERCAST SKIES CANCELS THIS EVENT. \nView map/UTM Coordinates for the Visitor Center: 33.67149\, -116.40839 \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-598-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984. \nA suggested nonrefundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nTicket reservations begin 2 weeks prior to the event and will be published at that time. \n 
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/star-party-at-the-monument-25/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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SUMMARY:Star Party in the Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars. \nThis is a family event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. \nThis event is wheelchair accessible with asphalt surfaces. \nEtiquette: please do not touch equipment unless requested. No white lights near telescope field. \nNOTE: OVERCAST SKIES AND HIGH WINDS CANCEL THIS EVENT. \nView map & UTM coordinates for the Sawmill Parking Lot: 33.57995\, -116.45056 \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-598-9918. RSVP is not required.
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/star-party-in-the-mountains-23/
LOCATION:Sawmill Trailhead Parking Lot\, HGHX+XQG\, Pinyon Pines\, CA
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SUMMARY:Monument Night Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Discover how the desert comes alive after dark! Do you know which animals change colors when you use a blacklight? \nUsing blacklights\, a Friends’ volunteer docent will begin a short walk on uneven cobbled desert terrain in the basin below the dike/levy looking for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that inhabit our desert. \nThis is a family friendly event. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bring water\, wear closed-toed shoes and a black light if you have one. If not\, we will have a few black lights to share. Sorry\, no dogs allowed on this trail. \nTickets will go on sale two weeks prior to the event. RSVP is required\, check-in 15 minutes prior to start time. A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918. \nPlease note: 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. \nView map at coordinates: 33.667957\, -116.407666
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/monument-night-adventures-6/
LOCATION:Art Smith Trailhead\, MH9R+7Q\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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SUMMARY:Night Sky Viewing Stars and Planets
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is a family friendly event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Bring water and wear closed-toed shoes. \nTickets will go on sale two weeks prior to the event. RSVP is required. A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nNOTE: CHECK WEATHER BEFORE DEPARTING\, THIS EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED FOR HEAVY CLOUD COVER\, WIND OR RAIN. \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains at 760-568-9918. \nWe 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. \nView map at coordinates: 33.667957\, -116.407666
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/night-sky-viewing-stars-and-planets-10/
LOCATION:Art Smith Trailhead\, MH9R+7Q\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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