Star Party at Red Rock State Park

Red Rock State Park

Saturday, September 13, 2025   6:00 p.m.

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As telescopes of the Astronomers of Verde Valley look overhead into the night sky after sunset, the wonders of the Milky Way will come to life through the eyes of the telescopes. Large nebula, globular clusters, exploded stars, double stars and even galaxies will be seen. Our own Milky Way galaxy will stretch from the southern horizon to the north eastern horizon with its stream of billions of stars overhead. 

We might be able to grab a quick glimpse of the red planet Mars as it sets to the west and nearing the end of the viewing session there may be some views of the ringed planet Saturn with Neptune close by.

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Please arrive by 6:00 p.m. 

Fee:  $16 per person

Registration is required, starting Tuesday, August 12 through Friday, September 12. Click here to register and search by "Red Rock State Park."

Guidelines for the event:

  1. Participants must arrive at the park entrance no later than 6:15 pm to ensure participation.  No entry into the park after the entrance gate is closed.
  2. Pets are not permitted, even if left in vehicle.
  3. Each group needs to bring at least one flashlight or headlamp (red lens preferred).
  4. Wearing closed-toe shoes is STRONGLY recommended.
  5. This is an after-hours program - ONLY those registered for the program will be permitted to enter the park after regular hours of operation.
  6. The first hour of the program is a Powerpoint presentation provided by members of the ASTROVerde astronomy club followed by star viewing through telescopes.