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Star Parties
 

Once a month—on a Saturday night close to the new moon—the Andromeda Astronomical Society hosts a star party in the park. The program begins shortly after dark and lasts for about 1½ hours.

Meet at the parking lot on the right fork of the road into the picnic area at Hidden Valley.

2009 Star Party Schedule
January 24 at 5:30 p.m. February 22 at 6:00 p.m.
March 28 at 7:30 p.m. April 25 at 7:45 p.m.
May none this month June 20 at 8:30 p.m.
July 18 at 8:15 p.m. August 22 at 7:45 p.m.
September 19 at 7:15 p.m. October 17 at 6:30 p.m.
November 14 at 5:00 p.m.


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Red Spotted Toad  

Did You Know?
The red-spotted toad is a true denizen of the desert, where it spends most of its life underground. Found from one end of the park to the other, it appears after good, soaking rains.
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Last Updated: January 27, 2009 at 17:17 EST