Event
You might be surprised how bright the stars are just 20 miles from downtown Las Vegas! Bring your family and join the Las Vegas Astronomical Society for an evening of star gazing with their excellent telescopes and knowledgeable guidance.
This event will be held after regular park hours in our group use area. Starts at 5:00 pm ends at 8:00 pm. Dress for the weather, temperatures are usually 10 degrees cooler than in Las Vegas.
Red light flashlights only as they help keep our eyes adjusted to the dark and makes for better viewing for all.
We ask that you please leave your pets at home as there are many tripping hazards and sensitive and expensive equipment that could easily be damaged.
There is a $10 per vehicle cash only entrance fee and we highly recommend bringing exact change to help move the line of cars through the fee station.
We will stop entry to this event half an hour before the end of event. Any vehicles arriving after that will not be allowed into the park.
Date:
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Time: 5 p.m.
- 8 p.m.
Pacific
Location:
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
Charleston Blvd (Hwy 159)
Las Vegas, NV
Information for Visitors
Instructions for the Public:
You might be surprised how bright the stars are just 20 miles from downtown Las Vegas! Bring your family and join the Las Vegas Astronomical Society for an evening of star gazing with their excellent telescopes and knowledgeable guidance.
This event will be held after regular park hours in our group use area. Starts at 5:00 pm ends at 8:00 pm. Dress for the weather, temperatures are usually 10 degrees cooler than in Las Vegas.
Red light flashlights only as they help keep our eyes adjusted to the dark and makes for better viewing for all.
We ask that you please leave your pets at home as there are many tripping hazards and sensitive and expensive equipment that could easily be damaged.
There is a $10 per vehicle cash only entrance fee and we highly recommend bringing exact change to help move the line of cars through the fee station.
We will stop entry to this event half an hour before the end of event. Any vehicles arriving after that will not be allowed into the park.
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Location Details
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
From your starting point, proceed to the intersection of Charleston Blvd and Clark County 215. Proceed west on Charleston Blvd approximately 4 miles past Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Turn right into Park at sign.
Notes:
For additional Park information - contact Ranger Mandy Keefer at 702-875-4141.
Contact Las Vegas Astronomical Society for more information.
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