Note: Ask that only members come out to this site. This is an underdeveloped plot of land purchased by member Tom Bennett and generously offered by him to club members for a Bortle class 3 dark sky. We are determining the feasibility of this site and therefore are only asking that members attend. Keep in mind that the site has no facilities. Please use this Sign-Up if you plan on attending a scheduled event.
Lat= N 34.1631986° Lng= W 115.7487231°
4972 Zelda Lane
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Directions: Starting from the San Bernardino County Museum:
Total Time & Distance 1 hr 47 min (102 miles)
- Take I-10 E to CA-62 E/29 Palms Hwy. 1 hr 31 min (89.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Godwin Rd 2.0 mi
- Turn right onto Amboy Rd 10.1 mi
- Go to 87561 Amboy Rd.
- Turn right onto Milgor Rd (dirt road) 0.16 mi (833 ft)
- Turn left onto Zelda Ln 0.07 mi (400 ft)
- Destination will be on the left
Moon Phase: 3 days before the New Moon 
Sunset: 7:47 pm
Clear Sky Chart:
Star Party Etiquette:
As with all star parties, please observe standard star party etiquette. Some tips: try to arrive and set up before dark; use no white light – use red filtered flashlights wherever possible – minimize white light from the auto door and dome lights; if you arrive late or plan to leave early, take care to approach and park so your headlights or backup lights do not shine on other participants; if you leave early or must use white light, first give a warning so observers or astrophotographers can compensate; please ask before handling other participant’s telescope equipment. Most importantly, be prepared to relax and enjoy good company under the night sky.
Last Updated on May 11, 2025
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