SDAA April Program: Night Sky Celebration at Mission Trails with DarkSky International
WHEN: Thursday, April 24 at 6:00pm-9:30pm
WHERE: In-person at Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail San Diego, CA 92119
TOPIC: Join us on Thursday, April 24 at the Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) Visitor Center for a special event in honor of International Dark Sky Week (Apr. 21-28). The evening will include a showing of A Starry Walk, a new documentary about the night sky from the Pacific Crest Trail, which will make its U.S. premiere during the event with two showings.
From 6:00pm: Mingle and learn about nocturnal animals, nature, and the night sky
6:00pm: Astrophotography Slideshow Presentation (ongoing)
6:30pm: A Starry Walk Film Screening
7:00pm: Twilight Walk with MTRP Trail Guides
7:30pm: Astrophotography Discussion
7:45pm: A Starry Walk Second Film Screening
Star party begins at dusk
Parking at the Visitor Center will be impacted. A shuttle will run from 5:30-9:30pm from and to overflow parking at Jackson Drive Parking Lot. Note: The parking lots will close after the stargazing ends. If your car is still in either parking lot, it is subject to being locked in.
This event is co-hosted by the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA), and local chapters of DarkSky International.
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Hi, if there is any way to get in a waitlist for this event, please let me know! Thanks.
The Eventbrite link for the event has a waitlist button. We were not expecting the event to fill up so quickly and are looking into it.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-sky-celebration-at-mission-trails-tickets-1293034273319?aff=oddtdtcreator