Star Gazing Under A Desert Full Moon
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About this event
One of 46 upcoming events at Friends Of The Desert, and 346 across Palm Springs.
While the brilliant moonlight means the faintest, most distant galaxies will take a back seat tonight, it opens the door to a completely different astronomical spectacle. Our volunteer astronomers will turn their high-powered telescopes toward the Moon itself to explore its dramatic craters, mountain peaks, and ancient lava plains in stunning detail. You will enjoy a quiet, cool desert evening above the urban lights. Sorry no dogs allowed near the telescopes. Bring 1-liter water. RSVP is required. Check-in at the hike table at the Homestead Trail. View map/UTM coordinates for directions to trailhead location: 33.709048, -116.398609 PLEASE NOTE: CHECK WEATHER BEFORE DEPARTING, THIS EVENT WILL BE CANCELED FOR HEAVY CLOUD COVER, WIND OR RAIN. For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-568-9918. A suggested nonrefundable donation of $10.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. Tickets will go on sale two weeks before the event and will be published at that time.
