GMARS - Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station (Riverside Astronomical Society)
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astronomy center
GMARS is a premier dark-sky site featuring private observatory domes and open desert plots specifically designed for amateur astronomers to set up and utilize their equipment. Visitors highlight the facility's ideal conditions for telescope assembly and the stunning, high-quality views of the night sky it provides. The station offers a unique desert experience focused on dedicated astronomical research and observation.
- Arrive before sunset to set up your telescope and equipment.
- Use red-light flashlights to preserve night vision and minimize light pollution.
- Bring warm clothing as desert temperatures drop rapidly after dark.
- Utilize the open desert plots designed specifically for amateur observers.
- Check the Riverside Astronomical Society schedule for organized star parties.
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MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
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FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours
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