April 24, 2025 Program Meeting

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.

More Info:  https://myeventslist.com/…/free-event-night-sky…

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