‘The Whole of the Moon’ Lunar Spectacular tonight at Sky’s The Limit Observatory in Twentynine Palms

Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center in Twentynine Palms present “The Whole of the Moon: August Lunar Spectacular,” a lecture hosted by Sky’s The Limit in collaboration with Lou Harrison House. This is the second in a series of presentations with leading NASA explorers of the cosmos curated by Astronautical and Aeronautical Engineer, Dr. Gary Blackwood. 

Blackwood recently retired from a 36-year career at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California where he served as Leader of the NASA Exoplanet Exploration Program. His team developed and used advanced science and technology to search for life in the universe. Gary earned his degrees in aerospace engineering at MIT although his fascination with the night sky began at a very early age. His ongoing passion is presenting night sky tours to connect audiences to the wonders of the universe.

Guests should plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before the presentation start time to park, explore the grounds, and get settled. Following the presentation, guests will have the opportunity to look through the 14″ Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope inside the Dome. Additional telescopes of various sizes and types will be arrayed outside the Dome as well. Guests can talk with the astronomer-docents as they observe the celestial objects in the sky that night. 

Tickets are $20 a person, reservations required. For more information: contact@skysthelimit29.org