Star Party at Cerrillos Hills
Star Party at Cerrillos Hills
Experience the night sky above Cerrillos Hills State Park. Take in views of star clusters, nebulae, distant galaxies and Saturn. The park telescope will be set-up across from the main park entrance in the vault toilet lot.
Park: Open every day from sunrise to 9PM. Park entrance is 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos Village on County Road 59. Permit fee is $5 per vehicle exact cash or check and due upon arrival at the self-pay station. Park trails maps are available at the entrance.
Visitor Center: 37 Main Street at the corner of 1st and Main in Cerrillos Village. Open weekends from 10am until 4pm and by appointment. Call 505 474-0196.
Date: Friday, September 27th, 2024
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Main park entrance, 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos Village on County Road 59.
Cost: Streamline your arrival, bring exact cash or check to pay the park fee of $5 per vehicle and follow the self-permit process. Free with a valid New Mexico State Park pass.
Event Information
Location: Cerrillos Hills State Park, Main park entrance, 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos Village on County Road 59.
https://www.cerrilloshills.org/events/
Cost: $5 per vehicle;Free with a valid New Mexico State Park pass.
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