Public Astronomy Program
Evening astronomy program with volunteer docents and telescope viewing at the park's lower summit parking lot; arrive before sunset.
Instructions for the Public: VISITORS MUST ENTER THE PARK BY SUNSET The Public Astronomy Program is a special event at which visitors may stay at the lower summit parking lot until 11pm for the astronomy event, however all visitors must enter the park before the park closes at sunset
Only MDAS Members with CA State Park-training as docents can bring a 'scope to Public Astronomy events!
MDAS members who have current CA State Park Volunteer In Parks Program (VIPP) training take their telescopes to share views of the universe with our visitors, and the Park requires an RSVP for any MDAS member who is VIPP trained and participating in the event.
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