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Sky’s The Limit is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing hands-on learning opportunities for the people of and visitors to the Joshua Tree Gateway Communities. We provide a place where the
honest pursuit of knowledge 
enriches the lives of all willing to participate, whether to view the smallest objects on the Earth, or observe the colossal displays in the sky.​
We currently have one night sky program a month on the Saturday nearest the new moon because that is when the sky is darkest and you can see the most stars and deep-sky objects. That’s when the telescopes are out for public viewing. 
​RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!

See the Calendar page for flyers that describe our current programs and give dates. Please explore our campus during the day; there’s plenty to see! The campus is open for pedestrians even when the dome and restrooms are closed. We recommend the free app Sky View Lite, which has a red screen night setting and will show you the locations of constellations, planets, satellites, etc.

Also check with JTNP for any ranger-led programs, and take a look at visit29.org for lodging, dining and other attractions. You might also see what Rancho Mirage Observatory is offering during your visit.
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Except during reservation-only programs,
Sky's The Limit campus is open to explore:
please park in the designated area and walk in

Telescope viewing, the Observatory Dome, and restrooms are only available when docents are present, but the campus is open for nature walks, stargazing, and for setting up your own telescope – except during private or reservation-only events.
 
​If a group or individual is on campus with a telescope or camera, they are doing private observing or photography or are a workshop in session. Please be respectful: do not disturb them unless they greet you and invite you to join them.
 
A volunteer docent is usually on campus Saturday 9 am - 3 pm* to set up the solar scope and give Orrery tours. QR codes posted around campus, when scanned with a smartphone, will take you to a text or audio explanation of what you are seeing. 
 
* Because we are all volunteers, occasionally another commitment or personal issue might mean the docent is unavailable.


Take a tour of our campus here: 

Enjoy this selection of photographs taken by
Sky's The Limit astronomers and guests over the years.​​

NIGHT SKY FESTIVAL 2024

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Tickets on sale 8 AM on Monday,
JULY 1, 2024
CONTACT US:
760-490-9561​​
[email protected]
P O Box 1
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

CAMPUS LOCATION:​​
9697 Utah Trail
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
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​CAMPUS HOURS:​​
​​​Although the telescopes, dome, and restrooms are only available during public events, the campus is ALWAYS open to explore! Note that there is a very limited schedule of Night Sky Programs. Contact us by email (address above) for a description of current programs.
There is no running water on campus. No smoking or open flames, no alcohol, and no pets are allowed, and no camping or overnight stays are permitted anywhere on the property. Remember that this is a Nature Center, so please wear closed-toe shoes and never tease, feed, or try to catch any wildlife, including snakes, lizards, jackrabbits, coyotes, or bobcats.

SKY'S THE LIMIT 

Observatory and Nature Center
Twentynine Palms, CA

www.skysthelimit29.org
"What more do you need? A little garden in which to walk, and immensity in which to dream. At one's feet that which can be cultivated and plucked; overhead that which one can study and meditate upon: some flowers on earth and all the stars in the sky. "

From Victor Hugo
Les Misérables