Star Party in the Mountains

  • Presented By: Friends of the Desert Mountains
  • Dates: November 7, 2026
  • Location: Sawmill Trailhead Parking Lot
  • Address: Mountain Center, CA 92561
  • Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Price: Free

Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars.

This is a family event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

This event is wheelchair accessible with asphalt surfaces.

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

NOTE: OVERCAST SKIES AND HIGH WINDS CANCEL THIS EVENT.

View map & UTM coordinates for the Sawmill Parking Lot: 33.57995, -116.45056

For more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-598-9918. RSVP is not required.