New Moon Night Sky Program – AUGUST 23, 2025
Sky's The Limit Observatory & Nature Center – 29 Palms, California
Sky's The Limit hosts a Night Sky Program on the Saturday nearest the new moon. Programs start between 30 minutes to 1 hour after sunset and last approximately 2 hours.
A camera on the telescope inside the Dome ventures into deep space to capture images of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and other beautiful objects in real color. Guests view these images on a 75” monitor outside the Dome, with commentary and a tour of the night’s constellations by docents or visiting astronomers.
At the end of the presentation, guests will have the opportunity to look through the 14" Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope inside the Dome. Additional telescopes of various sizes and types will be arrayed outside the Dome as well. Guests can talk with the astronomer-docents as they observe the celestial objects in the sky that night. Guests may stay as long as they like after the 2-hour program, but the dome and restrooms will be closed.
Due to the overwhelming popularity of these programs and because of limited space to park vehicles on campus, STL must limit the number of vehicles by requiring reservations and a donation of $20 per vehicle. NO WALK-INS OR BIKES.
In the event of cancellation – either by the ticket holder or due to circumstances beyond our control – the donation will be retained by STL. The donation is 100% tax deductible.
PLEASE NOTE: Night Sky Programs are held outdoors, and desert weather is unpredictable. Sky's The Limit will make every effort to provide a meaningful event, but rain, high winds, and other inclement weather may make a program impossible. In the event of cancellation for any reason, an alternative date will be offered, but there are no refunds.
Email us with any questions: [email protected]