Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Stargazing

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun late-summer stargazing! Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also identify some major constellations with a laser pointer, and hear stories connected to them. Bring your own chairs if you would like to sit, and bring your sky-related questions! Family-friendly program. Restrooms are available nearby, but please bring plenty of water. NO pets, please. MEETING LOCATION: Trailhead Staging Area Map of meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WKKPHYNuwmwkRMtu5 Please note: Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The Maricopa County Parks website (www.maricopa.gov/parks) is the most accurate resource for verifying the program’s current status. Please check the program listing online before coming to the park. Limit 20 participants. To register, please call the McDowell Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 3. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Nature Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on 9/17.