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Experience the Night Sky at Your Local National Park!
Join us for a special nighttime adventure where you can explore the wonders of the universe with park rangers under the stars.
Telescopes will be aimed at planets and celestial objects within our Milky Way Galaxy. Enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities, including the Night Sky Junior Ranger program—perfect for the whole family.
Please wear layers for changing weather conditions and bring a red lens flashlight to help preserve our night vision throughout the event.
Parking and entrance are free!
Peter Strauss Ranch is located at 30000 Mulholland Hwy, Agoura Hills, CA 91301.
For more details, contact the Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center via phone: 805-370-2301 or email: samo_interpretation@nps.gov
Come out and join the Ventura County Astronomical Society at our Star Party. Free outdoor event, open to the public. Recommended for anyone over the age of 6. Please no pets. Enjoy a night of viewing different celestial objects through member telescopes. Observing area is mostly flat ground with gravel and dirt. Night time temperatures can be chilly, dress accordingly. Please no white light flashlights, red lights only.
Join VCAS for a night under the stars at Paramount Ranch for viewing of celestial objects. Event is free and open to the public. Recommended for anyone over age of 6. Event is outdoors and can get chilly into the evening. Please no pets or white lights. Area of observing is gravel and dirt.
International Observe the Moon Night is an annual event where everyone is invited to take part in celestial observations. Join VCAS for a night of observing the different features of our Moon. Event is open to the public. Observing area is gravel and dirt.
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Join us for a night in the Santa Monica Mountains at Paramount Ranch for our Star Party. If you have a telescope you would like help with setting up or using, bring it out before the sun sets so our club members can help you learn to use your telescope. Viewing through the telescopes will begin once dark. Event recommended for adults and children over 6 years of age. Event is free to the public. Once you come through the main gate, turn left at the bottom of the road towards the rangers building. Parking will be on the right side of the road in the grass area.
Explore the Night Sky!
Join us for a fun and informative evening of space science! Our free public meeting features an astronomy talk on current celestial events, what to see in the sky this month, and a beginner-friendly intro to astronomy. All ages and experience levels welcome! Public is WELCOME.
Experience the Wonders of the Night Sky hosted by Ventura County Astronomical Society at the Moorpark College Observatory.
Lecture on "what's up in the sky tonight"- Telescopes - Stars