Back again the Night Sky Festival returns to Twentynine Palms this September.

The festival itself will be on Friday, September 23rd and Saturday, September 24th, 2022 and held at Luckie Park and Sky's the Limit Observatory and Nature Center in Twentynine Palms.

For more information about the Dark Sky Festival 2022 please visit JTNP Night Sky Festival 2022.

The Night Sky Festival provides some FREE Events and open for all to enjoy. However, some programs including the Star Party are TICKET BASED. It is important to reserve your tickets as they are available ONLY by pre-purchase and no tickets will be available at the door.

See featured events and get your your Online Tickets HERE.

Reserve your space early as some programs have limited space.

FREE PRESENTATIONS

Seats are limited so reserve your spot in advance.

LUCKIE PARK
5585 Luckie Ave., Twentynine Palms 92277
All Ages ~ 1:00pm - 8:30pm

Space photo booth, youth crafts, non-profit booths, festival shirt sales, information about the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), and more.

FREE ASTRONOMY PRESENTATION at Patriotic Hall
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Bob Meadows: National Park Service, Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division

The National Park Service Night Skies Program - Working to Preserve and Restore a Universal Resource

"Bob Meadows is a Physical Scientist with the National Park Service, Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division (NPS). He presents an introduction to who we are, what we do, and the origins of the program within the NPS. He works with parks throughout the entire NPS system providing support in their efforts to manage the night sky resource. This includes collecting night sky quality data with specialized camera equipment, assisting with outdoor lighting efforts, and leading the Night Sky Academy bi-annual training for NPS staff. Bob has worked for the National Park Service for 36 years, the last 11 years with the Night Skies Program."

FREE ASTRONOMY PRESENTATION at Patriotic Hall
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
TBD: NASA/FWS Subject Matter Expert

NASA James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)

"A NASA/JWST Space Telescope Subject Matter Expert (name to be announced) will discuss the NASA James Webb Space Telescope. Here you can learn about the most powerful telescope ever launched into space and why astronomers, and the world, are so excited about what JWST will discover. For a sneak preview of the James Webb Space Telescope visit www.nasa.gov."

FREE ASTRONOMY PRESENTATION at Patriotic Hall
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Dean Regas: Astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory

I Want to Believe: Returning to an Age of Reason

"Dean Regas is an Astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory. After 20 years of public speaking at the Cincinnati Observatory, Dean Regas has heard every astronomy conspiracy theory and doomsday prediction in the universe – and frankly, he’s worried. He’s worried that we are slipping into an age of growing superstition. In this rational, often humorous lecture, Dean tackles such controversial topics as: The Mayan Calendar, Moon landing, UFO sightings, Doomsday Comets, Astrology, and the Star of Bethlehem. The truth is out there, and Dean shows why it is important to confront superstitions head-on and how you can champion a new age of reason.

As the co-host of PBS' Star Gazers, Dean Regas brought the wonder of the night sky to TV sets around the country and embodied the phrase, "Keep Looking Up!" As the Outreach Astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory since 2000, Dean communicates his love of astronomy through 150 lectures per year to people of all ages."

TICKETED EVENTS!

Telescope Clinic - Friday, September 23rd

Night Sky Star Pass - Saturday, September 24th

Orrery, Nature/Wilerness trails & Youth Craft - Saturday, September 24th (free with Night Sky Star Pass)

Panning For Gold - Saturday, September 24th

Night Sky Light Painting Photography - Sold Out

ACCOMMODATIONS
Reserve your weekend getaway with JOSHUA TREE VACATION HOMES! Our comfortable vacation rentals are situated on acreage with privacy and stargazing in mind. Enjoy the backdrop of Joshua Tree National Park while staying at Desert Breeze Oasis, located near Indian Cove and not far from the heart of the Dark Sky Festival. Or take a mid-day dip in the deep private pool while staying at Poolside Desert Hideaway just minutes away from the festival venue.

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