Here is the 2018/2019 Schedule. *** Printable Public Program Schedule ***
Note: TIMES and DATES are subject to change. |
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Public Program Locations
Buckeye Skyline Park
Cave Creek Recreation Area
Challenger Space Center
Estrella Mountain Park
Glendale Public Library
Lake Pleasant Regional Park Discovery Center
Lake Pleasant Outdoor Education Center
McDowell Mountain Park
San Tan Mountain Park
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation area
Usery Mountain Park
White Tank Mountain Park
Come watch the sky with us! Come look through telescopes and enjoy a slide presentation under the stars. Learn the names of stars, see the constellations, and listen to stories of the night sky. When visible, view the craters of the moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and the rings of Saturn. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for your comfort. We will have information about the Challenger Learning Center of Arizona, telescopes will be setup to view the night sky, and we will be doing a slide program on the night sky. This is a fun night out, come alone or bring your entire family or group. This is a fun, exciting, family activity, we hope to see you at one of these events. We encourage you to bring your binoculars and enjoy the views from these great locations.
Please call and identify any special needs prior to attending one of our public programs.
Usery Mountain Park Programs
There is a small, per car, park entry fee, contact the parks for information and directions. There is no additional fee for the Stargazing Programs. These are open to the public with no reservations required.
All programs are on Saturday Nights unless otherwise noted.
April 18, 2020, CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CDC RECOMMENDATIONS
Call (602) 506 - 2930 ext. 4 for information and directions.
McDowell Mountain Park Programs
There is a small, per car, park entry fee, contact the parks for information and directions. There is no additional fee for the Stargazing Programs. These are open to the public with no reservations required.
All programs are on Saturday Nights unless otherwise noted.
April 4, 2020, CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CDC RECOMMENDATIONS
Call (602) 506 - 2930 ext. 3 for information and directions.
Cave Creek Recreation Area Programs
There is a small, per car, park entry fee, contact the parks for information and directions. There is no additional fee for the Stargazing Programs. These are open to the public with no reservations required.
All programs are on Saturday Nights unless otherwise noted.
No dates scheduled for Winter/Spring 2020
Call (602) 506 - 2930 ext. 8 for information and directions.
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Programs
There is a small, per car, park entry fee, contact the parks for information and directions. There is no additional fee for the Stargazing Programs. These are open to the public with no reservations required.
All programs are on Saturday Nights unless otherwise noted.
No dates scheduled for Winter/Spring 2020
Call (602) 506 - 2930 ext. 8 for information and directions.
White Tank Mountain Park Programs
There is a small, per car, park entry fee, contact the parks for information and directions. There is no additional fee for the Stargazing Programs. These are open to the public with no reservations required.
All programs are on Saturday Nights unless otherwise noted.
May 23, 2020, CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CDC RECOMMENDATIONS
Call (602) 506 - 2930 ext. 5 for information and directions.
Lake Pleasant Outdoor Education Center Programs
Lake Pleasant Desert Outdoor Education Center
There is a small, per car, park entry fee, contact the parks for information and directions. There is no additional fee for the Stargazing Programs. These are open to the public with no reservations required.
All programs are on Saturday Nights unless otherwise noted.
March 28, 2020, CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CDC RECOMMENDATIONS
Call (602) 372 - 7470 for information and directions.
Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center is a volunteer organization working with the Outdoor Education Center. For more information, please visit their website Friends of the Outdoor Center.
Lake Pleasant Regional Park Discovery Center Programs
Lake Pleasant Regional Park Discovery Center
There is a small, per car, park entry fee, contact the parks for information and directions. There is no additional fee for the Stargazing Programs. These are open to the public with no reservations required.
All programs are on Saturday Nights unless otherwise noted.
No dates scheduled for Winter/Spring 2020
Call (602) 506 - 2930 ext. 2 for information and directions.
Estrella Mountain Park Programs
There is a small, per car, park entry fee, contact the parks for information and directions. There is no additional fee for the Stargazing Programs. These are open to the public with no reservations required.
All programs are on Saturday Nights unless otherwise noted.
February 22, 2020, CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
Call (602) 506 - 2930 ext. 6 for information and directions.
San Tan Mountain Park Programs
There is a small, per car, park entry fee, contact the parks for information and directions. There is no additional fee for the Stargazing Programs. These are open to the public with no reservations required.
All programs are on Saturday Nights unless otherwise noted.
April 11, 2020, CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CDC RECOMMENDATIONS
Call (602) 506 - 2930 ext. 7 for information and directions.
Buckeye Skyline Park Programs
Stargazing at Buckeye Skyline Park - stargaze under the dark Arizona skies. These programs are FREE and open to the general public with no reservations required. There will be telescope and binocular viewing at each program as weather permits.
Please call the Park prior to attending.
All programs are on Saturday Nights unless otherwise noted.
March 14, 2020, CANCELED
June 13, 2020, starting at 8:00 PM *** NOTE the later starting time ***
Buckeye Skyline Park is located at 2600 North Watson Road, Buckeye, Arizona 85396.
Call (623) 349 - 6350 for information and directions.
Glendale Public Library Programs
Summer Stargazing at the Glendale Library. Learn what you can see each month from your backyard and get the latest JPL/NASA space program status and discoveries. These programs are FREE and open to the public with no reservations required. The presentation is in the main auditorium starting at 7 PM with the telescope viewing on the sidewalk in front of the library. There will be telescope and binocular viewing after each program as weather permits.
The programs are from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Monday nights unless otherwise noted.
June 1, 2020, Monday, starting at 7 PM
July 6, 2020, Monday, starting at 7 PM
August 3, 2020, Monday, starting at 7 PM
The Glendale Public Library is located at 5959 West Brown Street, in Glendale.
Call (623) 930 - 3530 for information and directions.
Challenger Space Center Programs
Family Stargazing Nights
This is a fun family evening to enjoy the great Arizona night sky. This program is open to the general public with no reservations needed. There is a multi-media presentation in the Center's rotunda on the constellations and planets, with information on upcoming sky events to watch for. The presentation will include stories of the night sky (folklore from many different cultures). Then join us to look through telescopes at various night sky objects (the moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies). The telescope viewing is outdoors, bring lawn chairs or blankets for your seating comfort. We encourage you to bring your binoculars and enjoy the views with us.
Due to the Challenger Center relocating to new facilities
new stargazing dates will be posted
when they are scheduled.
Call (623) 322 - 2001 for information and directions.
For more information
call Tony or Carole at (623) 979 - 1393
or e-mail to: Tony@stargazingforeveryone.com