by Observatory Retreat | Sep 25, 2024 | Stargazing
5 Fascinating Facts About the Blue Giant Today, we celebrate Neptune’s birthday — the anniversary of the day this majestic planet was first discovered in 1846! Neptune is the eighth and farthest known planet in our solar system, and it’s full of mystery...
by Observatory Retreat | Sep 9, 2024 | Stargazing
In September 2024, the Joshua Tree area will offer some amazing stargazing opportunities. Here are five top celestial sights to enjoy: The Milky Way: September is one of the last months to catch the “Core” of the Milky Way, visible all night long. This bright, dense...