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The Garvey Ranch Observatory is open to the public every Wednesday evening from 7:30 PM to 10 PM. Go into the dome to use the 8 Inch Refractor or observe through one of our telescopes on the lawn. Visit our workshop to learn how you can build your own telescope, grind your own mirror,  or sign up for our free seasonal astronomy classes. 

Call 213-673-7355 for further information.

Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Time: 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Pacific

Location: Garvey Ranch Observatory
781 S. Orange Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91755

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Location Details

Garvey Ranch Observatory
Garvey Ranch Observatory is located inside Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park, CA. It is open to everyone every Wednesday evening from 7:30pm - 10:00pm for free telescope observing.

781 S. Orange Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91755
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Garvey Ranch Park in the City of Monterey Park.

Notes:
Garvey Ranch Observatory is located inside Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park, CA. It is open to everyone every Wednesday evening from 7:30pm - 10:00pm. 

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Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Several members used the refractor in the dome while other members enjoyed working on their scopes in the workshop. Many members enjoyed conversation in the front room below the observatory, too.

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