JTNP Night Sky Festival 2023
Celebrate Night Skies
CELEBRATE NIGHT SKIES
The Night Sky Festival is an annual event that celebrates Joshua Tree National Park’s night sky.
Proceeds from this event support nonprofit organizations that provide educational programs.
:: EVENT DETAILS ::
The popular event includes activities for all ages. Join us at Luckie Park in Twentynine Palms for the anticipated solar eclipse event. The special viewing will be 8:30am-10am where solar glasses will be available while supplies last. Also in the morning, visit Sky’s The Limit Observatory for a guided tour of the Orrery, a scale model of the solar system that is large enough to walk around and through. While there, stop at the solar telescope for a close-up look at the sun. Youth can participate in astronomy themed crafts. Don't forget to try your luck at Panning for Gold with First Class Miners and create your own camera-less "starry night" photo.
The afternoon features a variety of astronomy lectures by knowledgeable presenters. Attendees can stop at the night sky “selfie” photo booth, a variety of information tables including the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) and other supporting organizations. The highlight of the event is the Night Star Party where spectacular views of our desert night sky are abundant through our 20+ telescopes with astronomers. Listen as these experts explain what you are seeing. Enjoy live music, constellation tours, and storytelling throughout the evening.
OTHER HIGHLY POPULAR ACTIVITIES
Night Sky Astrophotography Workshop on Friday
Night Sky Astrophotography at Cap Rock in Joshua Tree National Park with Dean Delgado
Telescope Clinic on Friday
Get help from the Astronomers on how your own Telescope works.
Solar Printing of Starry Nights (camera-less photography) on Saturday
Create your own Cyanotype Prints at Sky's The Limit with Diana Shay-Diehl
This annual fundraising event is brought to you by:
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Plan a weekend getaway, see the Night Sky, the National Park and appreciate the Joshua Tree Gateway Communities with a unique blend of food, accommodations and sights you will not forget. For accommodations nearest the Night Sky Festival visit: www.Visit29.org Terms & Conditions
PETS & DOGS NOT ALLOWED
Unfortunately, dogs and pets are not allowed at any Sky's The Limit event. This is for the safety of other guests and the very valuable equipment (leashes and tripods don't mix) as well as the safety of the pet. The desert has plants and animals that are dangerous; pets are also dangerous to desert wildlife.
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Updates
URGENT: Astronomy Lectures & Orrery morning programs
July 19, 2023
STOP, READ CAREFULLY...DO NOT REGISTER FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES.
Did you sign up for one of these activities?
• Astronomy Lectures
• Orrery, Solar Scope & Solar Crafts
These listings are only to inform you of the morning activities included in your Night Star Pass, as well as Astronomy Lecture details. These activities are free. It is on a first come, first serve basis.
Lectures are limited to capacity of 100, so arrive early!