OPENING RECEPTION

CLOSING RECEPTION

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 , 18:00-21:30 p.m.
Motorcoaches depart the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel at 17:30 p.m.

International Dark Sky Discovery Center
12845 N La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 8526

Join us for reception, featured presentations, and telescope viewing under the dark skies of Fountain Hills.

Evening Program

Welcome  Remarks by Dr. Cain Jagodzinski, CEO of the International Dark Sky Discovery Center

Light Dinner  Catered by Creative Hands Cuisine, with beer, wine, and soft drinks

Featured presentations at 7:00 p.m.  Dave Inman, Arizona Delegate for DarkSky International, on the organization’s mission and methods; and Ted Blank, IDSDC Board Member and NASA Solar System Ambassador, on the Ingenuity helicopter’s technology and achievements on Mars

Stargazing  View the night sky through the PlaneWave CDK27 observatory telescope and additional telescopes on the Center’s terrace and along Centennial Circle

We look forward to seeing you there.