Star Party at the Monument

Discover the wonders of the night sky at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument! Join Friends of the Desert Mountains and the Astronomical Society of the Desert for a free evening of stargazing beneath some of Southern California’s darkest skies. Volunteer astronomers will guide you through the cosmos, sharing fascinating stories while helping you explore planets, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and other celestial wonders through a variety of telescopes. Whether you’re an experienced stargazer or looking through a telescope for the very first time, this is a wonderful o…