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  • Binaries Across The Universe

    STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING DETAILS A lecture series curated by Dr. Gary Blackwood, NASA/JPL, ret: COSMIC CONNECTIONS with NASA Scientists beneath the Desert Sky Binaries Across The Universe Dr. Catherine A. Clark, NASA/Caltec/IPAC October 3, 2026 7:00 – 9:00 pm Sky’s The Limit Observatory & Nature Center 9697 Utah Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA Reservations required; $25 per person

  • Stars of the Zodiac

    Third in a lecture series curated by Dr. Gary Blackwood, NASA/JPL, ret: COSMIC CONNECTIONS with NASA Scientists beneath the Desert Sky Stars of the Zodiac: Science and Sky Lore Dr. Gary Blackwood, NASA/JPL ret. June 6, 2026 8:30 – 10:30 pm Sky’s The Limit Observatory & Nature Center 9697 Utah Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA Reservations required; $25 per person REGISTER…

  • Extreme Exoplanets

    Second in a lecture series curated by Dr. Gary Blackwood, NASA/JPL, ret: COSMIC CONNECTIONS with NASA Scientists beneath the Desert Sky Extreme Exoplanets: A Tour of ‘Strange New Worlds’ Orbiting Other Stars Dr. Eric Mamajek, NASA/JPL May 9, 2026 8:00 – 10:00 pm Sky’s The Limit Observatory & Nature Center 9697 Utah Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA Reservations required; $25 per…

  • Cosmic Connections: Are We Alone?

    Cosmic Connections with NASA Scientists beneath the Desert Sky is a lecture series curated by Dr. Gary Blackwood, NASA/JPL ret. FIRST IN THE SERIES: Are We Alone? Expanding the Scientific Search for Intelligent Life Dr. Nick Siegler, NASA/JPL February 7, 2026 5:30 – 7:30 pm Sky’s The Limit Observatory & Nature Center 9697 Utah Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA Reservations required;…

  • Above & Beyond: NASA Nights

    ABOVE & BEYOND: NASA NIGHTS A lecture series hosted by Sky’s The Limit ​in collaboration with Lou Harrison House. Saturday, November 29 5:30 – 7:30 Dr. Jason Rhodes, JPL Chief Scientist for Astronomy and Physics “Darkness Surrounds Us: The Mysteries of Dark Matter and Dark Energy” Dr. Jason Rhodes grew up in West Des Moines, Iowa. He earned a B.S. in…

  • Teen Astronomy Night

    City of Twentynine Palms Youth Council Teen Astronomy Night on May 23, 2025 from 8:30-10:30 pm. Admission is FREE! Event is in conjunction with Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Joshua Tree Astronomy Adventures.

  • The Planets 2025

    May 9 & 10, 2025 | Doors open at 5 pm Experience the magic and mystery of the Planets through dance, music and stargazing under the desert skies. Join us at The Planets 2025 featuring Dance Mojave, enjoy live music, community-powered dance, artwork by a local artist, and amazing space facts from on-site astronomers!

  • Full Moon Festival

    April 11-12, 2025 LOCATION: Sky’s The Limit Observatory & Nature Center 9697 Utah Trail Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 Moon/Stargazing with telescopes & astronomers Telescope Clinic Exciting Workshops for all ages including art, botanical, nature & science related activities.