# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Star Party at the Monument
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars. You may see various planets, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, comets, meteors, and other deep sky objects. 

This is a family event. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This event is wheelchair accessible with asphalt surfaces. Come with plenty of questions. Sorry, no dogs are allowed for this event. 

RSVP required. Check-in is available throughout the event. Registration begins 2 weeks prior to the event at: https://www.desertmountains.org/event/star-party-at-the-monument-22/

Etiquette: please do not touch equipment unless requested. No white lights near the telescope field. 

NOTE: CHECK WEATHER BEFORE DEPARTING, THIS EVENT WILL BE CANCELED FOR HEAVY CLOUD COVER, WIND OR RAIN.

For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center 760-862-9984. A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. 

Hosted by the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Desert Mountains.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palm-desert/star-party-at-the-monument/200029997813210
- **Event Categories**: Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Palm Desert
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center
- **lat**: 33.671182523254
- **long**: -116.40857417791
- **full address**: Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, Santa Rosa Visitor Center, Palm Desert, CA 92260, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Star Party at the Monument being held?
  - **A:** Star Party at the Monument takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, Santa Rosa Visitor Center, Palm Desert, CA 92260, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Star Party at the Monument?
  - **A:** Star Party at the Monument is organized by Friends of the Desert Mountains.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Friends of the Desert Mountains's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Friends of the Desert Mountains a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Friends of the Desert Mountains has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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