# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Astronomy Workshop: Wonders in the Night Sky above Borrego Springs 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Discover the magic of the universe above one of California’s premier Dark Sky Communities! 

Join us for an immersive evening exploring the stars, planets, and celestial wonders that make Borrego Springs and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park a stargazer’s paradise. 

What to expect: 

1-hour multimedia presentation featuring stunning images and insights into constellations, galaxies, and cosmic phenomena 
2-hour guided stargazing session under pristine desert skies, using telescopes and expert guidance 
Opportunities to ask questions and connect with fellow astronomy enthusiasts 

Who should attend: 

Amateur astronomers and night-sky lovers 
Families and curious minds of all ages 
Nature enthusiasts seeking a unique desert experience 
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 

Time: 7 p.m.-10 p.m. (End time is approximate) 

Location: Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center (401 Tilting T Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004) 

Cost: 

ABF Member: $25 Not a member? Join today for as little as $35 and save! 
Non-Member: $30 
Student: $15 
Children 5 & under: FREE 

Registration: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=a8200c13-40c5-48eb-aaae-7bbe6ee74955&envId=p-Of6JnJ-NDU-Ys4lsF7CG9w&zone=usa 

Cancellation Policy & Scholarships: Please see our FAQs page to read our cancellation policy and learn about scholarship options.    

What Previous Attendees Are Saying: 

”The presenter was entertaining and knowledgeable. The telescope viewing session was well run and educational.” 

“Education information was informative and well presented.” 

“Great speaker and presentation. Information presented was well-paced, interesting, and the speaker's enjoyable humorous interjections helped lift the spirits. I absolutely loved the following opportunity to view thru the telescopes.” 

About the Presenter: 

Dr. Herbert W. Hamber, Ph.D. is professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine.  He is a former Fulbright Fellow, and over the years he has taught a variety of graduate level courses in quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, electrodynamics, quantum field theory and general relativity. His fields of research cover quantum field theory, particle physics, advanced computation, relativistic gravitation and quantum cosmology. Formerly he was a Department of Energy (DoE) employee in the Theory Division at Brookhaven National Lab, a staff member in the Theoretical Physics (Th) division at CERN, the European Center for Nuclear Research, and is a current member of the Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS) in Princeton NJ. He is the author of two physics textbooks, ‘Quantum Gravitation: The Feynman Path Integral Approach’ and ‘Nonpertubative Methods in Quantum Field Theory’. He is also the author of over 130 scientific publications in major refereed journals. In his spare time, he enjoys photography, driving fast cars, attending airshows and practicing deep sky astrophotography. More information on his research can be found here.
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- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, air-shows
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Borrego Springs
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 587 Palm Canyon Dr Ste 110, Borrego Springs, CA, United States, California 92004
- **lat**: 33.25607
- **long**: -116.38006
- **full address**: 587 Palm Canyon Dr Ste 110, Borrego Springs, CA, United States, California 92004

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Anza-Borrego Foundation (https://allevents.in/org/anza-borrego-foundation/25993093)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 587 Palm Canyon Dr Ste 110, Borrego Springs, CA, United States, California 92004
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Anza-Borrego Foundation
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, art, literary-art, air-shows
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Astronomy Workshop: Wonders in the Night Sky above Borrego Springs  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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