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Stargazing (Registration Required, Limit 20)

Join Ranger Steve for an evening of Stargazing above the shoreline of Lake Pleasant. A selection of celestial objects will be viewed through the telescope, along with a discussion of various topics in astronomy (bring your questions!) and various objects of interest will be pointed out with a green laser. MEETING LOCATION: Discovery Center Parking [...]

Stargazing (Registration Required, Limit 25)

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Arizona

Join Ranger Steve for an evening of Stargazing in San Tan Mountain Regional Park. A selection of celestial objects will be viewed through the telescope, along with a discussion of various topics in astronomy (bring your questions!) and various objects of interest will be pointed out with a green laser. MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center Parking [...]

Scorpion and Sky Hike

White Tanks Regional Park 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United States

Join Ranger Kevin for an approximately 1.8-mile, out-and-back hike on the Grey Fox Trail. Trail is rated easy, with little elevation change, and little loose rock/uneven terrain. We’ll be searching for the three species of scorpion that inhabit this part of the Sonoran Desert. Afterwards, we’ll take some time to take in the night sky, [...]

Event Series Stargazing

Stargazing

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, Arizona

Join Ranger Steve for an evening under the Sonoran Desert stars! Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Steve for an evening of stargazing and astronomy education! We’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a small telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also look at constellations with a laser [...]

Event Series Stargazing

Stargazing

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, Arizona

Join Ranger Steve for an evening under the Sonoran Desert stars! Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Steve for an evening of stargazing and astronomy education! We’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a small telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also look at constellations with a laser [...]

Family Friendly Stargazing (Registration required, limit 20 participants)

Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

Join Ranger Steve for an evening of stargazing and astronomy education! We’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a small telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also look at constellations with a laser pointer. Bring your questions! Family friendly program. Restrooms are available nearby, but please bring your own water/beverages. [...]

Holiday Family Stargazing (Registration Required, Limit 30)

The Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant 41402 N 87th Ave, Peoria, AZ, United States

We’ll be viewing a selection of objects through the 12” observatory telescope as well as a smaller telescope. Possibilities include plants, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also look at constellations with a laser pointer. Bring your questions and your curiosity! Family friendly program. Restrooms and water are available at the Desert Outdoor Center but [...]

Stargazing (Registration Required, Limit 20)

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Arizona

Enjoy an evening of stargazing with astronomy enthusiast Ranger Steve! We’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a small telescope. Possibilities include plants, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also look at constellations with a laser pointer. Bring your questions! Family friendly program. Restrooms are available nearby, but please bring your own water/beverages. Please [...]

Stargazing

McDowell Mountain Regional Park, 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 AZ, United States

Enjoy an evening of stargazing with astronomy enthusiast Ranger Steve! We’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a small telescope. Possibilities include plants, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also look at constellations with a laser pointer. Bring your questions! Family friendly program. Restrooms are available nearby, but please bring your own water/beverages. Please [...]

Stargazing

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation, 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

Enjoy an evening of stargazing with astronomy enthusiast Ranger Steve! We’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a small telescope. Possibilities include plants, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also look at constellations with a laser pointer. Bring your questions! Family friendly program. Restrooms are available nearby, but please bring your own water/beverages. Please [...]

Stargazing

Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd, Morristown, AZ 85342, USA 39401 N Lake Pleasant Rd, United States

Enjoy an evening of stargazing with astronomy enthusiast Ranger Steve! We’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a small telescope. Possibilities include plants, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also look at constellations with a laser pointer. Bring your questions! Family friendly program. Restrooms are available nearby, but please bring your own water/beverages. Please [...]

Stargazing

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Arizona

Enjoy an evening of stargazing with astronomy enthusiast Ranger Steve! We’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a small telescope. Possibilities include plants, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also look at constellations with a laser pointer. Bring your questions! Family friendly program. Restrooms are available nearby, but please bring your own water/beverages. Please [...]

Stargazing

Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USA

Enjoy an evening of stargazing with astronomy enthusiast Ranger Steve! We’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a small telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also look at constellations with a laser pointer. Bring your questions! Family friendly program. Restrooms are available nearby, but please bring your own water/beverages. Please [...]

Alamo Lake Star Party

Alamo Lake State Park

Join Alamo Lake State Park for a Star Party, observing the wonders of the night sky through astronomers' telescopes! With the nearest city lights being 40 miles away, Alamo Lake experiences minimal light pollution, offering some of the best conditions for stargazing. Join the solar observations from noon to 4 p.m. in the group use [...]

Event Series EVAC Monthly Meeting

East Valley Astronomy Club Monthly Meeting

Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

The monthly general meeting is your chance to find out what other club members are up to, learn about upcoming club events and listen to presentations by professional and well-known amateur astronomers. Visitors are always welcome! Held on the third Friday of each month, beginning at 7:00 pm. See our upcoming Speaker Schedule. Meetings are held [...]

Star Party

Gilbert Riparian Reserve 2757 E Guadalupe Rd,, Gilbert, AZ, United States

The East Valley Astronomy Club sponsors a free public star party each month at the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert. The event is scheduled on the second Friday of each month, weather permitting. The star party begins at dusk. You are encouraged to attend and observe through member's telescopes. EVAC is supporting Public Star Parties at [...]

Event Series EVAC Monthly Meeting

East Valley Astronomy Club Monthly Meeting

Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

The monthly general meeting is your chance to find out what other club members are up to, learn about upcoming club events and listen to presentations by professional and well-known amateur astronomers. Visitors are always welcome! Held on the third Friday of each month, beginning at 7:00 pm. See our upcoming Speaker Schedule. Meetings are held [...]

Event Series Star Party at Kartchner Caverns!

Star Party at Kartchner Caverns!

Kartchner Caverns State Park 2980 Arizona 90, Benson, AZ, United States

Want to learn more about the stars and planets? Do you have any little ones curious about the cosmos? Then head to Kartchner Caverns, an International Dark Sky Park, for a star party! Star parties are popular draws for people who want to take advantage of the chance to learn from knowledgeable and experienced local [...]

East Valley Astronomy Club Public Star Party

Gilbert Riparian Reserve 2757 E Guadalupe Rd,, Gilbert, AZ, United States

The East Valley Astronomy Club sponsors a free public star party each month at the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert. The event is scheduled on the second Friday of each month, weather permitting. The star party begins at dusk. You are encouraged to attend and observe through member's telescopes.

Event Series EVAC Monthly Meeting

East Valley Astronomy Club Monthly Meeting

Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

The monthly general meeting is your chance to find out what other club members are up to, learn about upcoming club events and listen to presentations by professional and well-known amateur astronomers. Visitors are always welcome! Held on the third Friday of each month, beginning at 7:00 pm. See our upcoming Speaker Schedule. Meetings are held [...]

Star Party at Kartchner Caverns!

Kartchner Caverns State Park 2980 Arizona 90, Benson, AZ, United States

Want to learn more about the stars and planets? Do you have any little ones curious about the cosmos? Then head to Kartchner Caverns, an International Dark Sky Park, for a star party! Star parties are popular draws for people who want to take advantage of the chance to learn from knowledgeable and experienced local [...]

Carefree 40th Anniversary Celebration: Family Stargazing Event

Our Lady of Joy Church 36811 N Pima Rd, Carefree

Join us for Dark Skies: Stargazing, where Astronomy Expert and NASA Ambassador Mark Johnston will share real-time images from his deep space telescope displayed on four large monitor screens for an awe-inspiring experience. Bring your own chair (BYOC) and snacks to enjoy this marvelous starry show under the night sky.

East Valley Astronomy Club Public Star Party

Gilbert Riparian Reserve 2757 E Guadalupe Rd,, Gilbert, AZ, United States

The East Valley Astronomy Club sponsors a free public star party each month at the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert. The event is scheduled on the second Friday of each month, weather permitting. The star party begins at dusk. You are encouraged to attend and observe through member's telescopes.

Event Series EVAC Monthly Meeting

East Valley Astronomy Club Monthly Meeting

Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

The monthly general meeting is your chance to find out what other club members are up to, learn about upcoming club events and listen to presentations by professional and well-known amateur astronomers. Visitors are always welcome! Held on the third Friday of each month, beginning at 7:00 pm. See our upcoming Speaker Schedule. Meetings are held [...]

Star Party at Catalina State Park

Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, United States

Catalina State Park’s dark nighttime skies are ideal for astronomical observation. Imagine what you can see through a high-powered telescope! Astronomers from the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will be onsite to answer questions and discuss celestial objects and phenomena. Make sure you’re on time to catch the intriguing introduction! In addition to bringing water, snacks, and a jacket, please bring [...]

All Arizona Star Party

North Hovatter observing field Harquahala Rd., Salome

Our annual dark sky weekend will be November 1-2, 2024 and will be held at the North Hovatter observing field (see directions below).  This is a great chance to gather in the desert to observe with your fellow astronomy enthusiasts.  Please drive SLOWLY to avoid dust.  Park near the north entrance if you will be [...]

Star Party at Kartchner Caverns!

Kartchner Caverns State Park 2980 Arizona 90, Benson, AZ, United States

Want to learn more about the stars and planets? Do you have any little ones curious about the cosmos? Then head to Kartchner Caverns, an International Dark Sky Park, for a star party! Star parties are popular draws for people who want to take advantage of the chance to learn from knowledgeable and experienced local [...]

East Valley Astronomy Club Public Star Party

Gilbert Riparian Reserve 2757 E Guadalupe Rd,, Gilbert, AZ, United States

The East Valley Astronomy Club sponsors a free public star party each month at the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert. The event is scheduled on the second Friday of each month, weather permitting. The star party begins at dusk. You are encouraged to attend and observe through member's telescopes.

Event Series EVAC Monthly Meeting

East Valley Astronomy Club Monthly Meeting

Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

The monthly general meeting is your chance to find out what other club members are up to, learn about upcoming club events and listen to presentations by professional and well-known amateur astronomers. Visitors are always welcome! Held on the third Friday of each month, beginning at 7:00 pm. See our upcoming Speaker Schedule. Meetings are held [...]

Desert Discovery Day – a Free Family Event

Jewel of the Creek Preserve, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

Explore the wonders of the Sonoran Desert at the 12th Annual Desert Discovery Day! Join us for a journey through the beautiful Jewel of the Creek Preserve, where you'll encounter local wildlife, participate in interactive exhibits such as gold panning, and learn more about the beautiful Sonoran Desert. This free family event offers fun for [...]

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