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Bring a telescope to Sky's The Limit Observatory & Nature Center for a hands-on Night Sky Festival clinic on Friday, October 9. One registration covers a family or group working on one telescope, and each group must bring its own instrument. The session runs from 5 to 9 p.m. at 9697 Utah Trail in Twentynine Palms.
The clinic is open to participants ages 12 and older. Attendees ages 12 to 15 must come with an adult. Capacity is limited to 20 participants. Admission is $30 per telescope, plus a $2.79 processing fee. Advance registration is required; check the ticket link for current availability.
