Directions to the Star Party location: (See it on Google Maps)

The WVAC Dark Sky Site For those who have GPS devices, the coordinates are: 33^o 52.696′ (52′ 46″) N and 112^o 35.925′ (35′ 56″) W.

You do not have to drive on any unpaved roads to get to the site.

From Bell Road and Grand Avenue, drive Northwest on US-60 (Grand Avenue) for about 20 miles, then turn right onto North Castle Hot Springs Road.

Note that the North Castle Hot Springs road turnoff is a half mile beyond the Morristown railroad overpass. Continue along North Castle Hot Springs Road for about two miles crossing over SR 74. The site is about 1.3 miles after crossing SR 74. It is a large pullout area on the right side of the road.

If you overshoot the turn onto North Castle Hot Springs Road, you can continue along Grand Avenue (US-60) for about a mile and turn right onto SR 74. After about one mile on SR 74 you will again come to an intersection with North Castle Hot Springs Road. This time turn left, continue for about 1.3 miles. The site will be on the right side of the road.

The West Valley Astronomy Club (WVAC) is not responsible for the property or liability of any star party participant, nor will the club be held liable for their actions or possessions. WVAC is not responsible for any vehicular damage, theft, or mechanical difficulties that may occur while attending a star party. WVAC recommends when attending events at our star party site, which is on Arizona State Trust Land, that you obtain a State Land Use Permit. WVAC also strongly recommends adherence to the doctrine of ‘safety in numbers’ when it comes to remote observing sites. In the interest of safety, it is recommended that you don’t go to remote sites alone and that someone knows where you have gone each time you go out observing.

Star-Party Email Notification Form

Please fill out this form, if you are not already on our Star Party Notification List and want to be included in that list. Non-members are welcome at our parties, and we would be happy to include you in this list.

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