SKY'S THE LIMIT
OBSERVATORY & NATURE CENTER
Twentynine Palms, California
HOURS: Open to the public during the day and most nights. For guidelines and suggestions see VISIT THE CAMPUS.
EXPLORE THE OBSERVATORY & NATURE CENTER
SKY’S THE LIMIT OBSERVATORY & NATURE CENTER is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to facilitating hands-on experience for learning about the desert, earth, and sky. Its campus is a place where the honest pursuit of knowledge enriches the lives of all willing to participate, viewing the smallest objects on the Earth or observing the colossal displays in the sky.
The campus is open to the public and welcomes the people of the Joshua Tree Gateway Communities and visitors of Joshua Tree National Park.
Stargazing Opportunities
Educational Resources
Volunteer astronomers & botanists have contributed educational resources for educators. Considering a field trip?
Virtual Campus Tour
This virtual campus tour can also be used when visiting Sky's The Limit to enhance a self-guided tour. Visit us today!
Copper Mountain College Satellite Campus
Sky’s the Limit Observatory, as a satellite campus for Copper Mountain College’s astronomy program, allows high desert students and their professors incredible access to Joshua Tree National Park’s night skies.
Observe the Night Sky
Be an explorer of the night sky. Bring your own telescope. Or, join us at one of our upcoming programs to view with astronomers through their scopes. Try a peek through the big scope in our dome too.
