Past Event
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
International Dark Sky Week Celebration
22135 CA-79, San Diego
Cost: Free
Symposium: "Defending the Night!” with Chief Engineer at Palomar Observatory discussing current research at Palomar Observatory. Nature Center exhibits on wildlife, ecology, and dark skies and 'The Starry Walk' adventure documentary on California's International Dark Sky Places, After sunset, enjoy telescope and binocular stargazing with local astronomers. Astrophotography education and hands-on practice with your own equipment, after dark. 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Symposium: Defending the Night. 7:00 p.m. “The Starry Walk” Film
8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Telescope & Binocular Star Party and Night Sky Photography