Star Party Events
Star Parties at the ranch are by invitation only or accompanied by a HIDAS member in good standing
Star Party-NOV 21-22, 2025 at the Ranch (HIDAS)
Private event invitation required (HIDAS)
Star Party-SEPT 27th, 2025 at the Ranch (HIDAS)
Was NOT cancelled
It turned out to be an incredible night of Stargazing, Thank you all who came out!
The sky opened and seeing was fantastic
The telescope Guys will not be available for the Oct Star Party. We will be supporting our friends at the California Dark Sky Festival
October 16th - 19th, 2025
Panamint Valley — Next to Death Valley
However some HIDAS Members may be at the ranch for the new moon schedule on October 17th or the 25th. Watch the website to see if the Ranch will be Open.
The telescope Guys will not be available for the DEC Star Party. We will be supporting our friends at the Geminids Meteor Shower Party
December 11th - 15th, 2025
Panamint Valley — Next to Death Valley
However some HIDAS Members may be at the ranch for the new moon schedule on December 20th. Watch the website to see if the Ranch will be Open.
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for a truly unique and exciting observing experience! Almost everything you need already set up. Plus a Hot Tub!
You didn’t come this far to stop
Round up your group or party of two for a unique stargazing experience featuring a huge telescope operated for you by our host… a hot tub… SHIFTPOD accommodations with padded cots, power stations, and galaxy lamps… huge grill and flat top griddle for your cooking needs… SOUNDBOKS for your music-playing needs… 24 foot redwood bar… pool table… giant chess set… stunning views of the Eastern Sierra… and more!
This is one of our favorite places
Some would say it is MAKKAH for astronomers
100 inch
The first time I saw this beast I couldn't stop staring at it. This is where the universe became endless. Hubble discovering the variable star and soon the universe was no longer just our galaxy.
60 inch
We have been there several times and absolutely love spending time looking through this telescope. You can find an original lockers downstairs with Hubble's name as well as several other important astronomers. The history is as amazing as the telescope.
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