Binaries Across the Universe: The Real Tatooines, circa 2026.

Binaries Across the Universe: The Real Tatooines

Name: Binaries Across the Universe: The Real Tatooines
Start: 2026-10-04T02:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-04T04:00:00.000Z
Location: Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center

7:00 pm•Oct 3

Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center

Dr. Catherine A. Clark explores the real Tatooines: planets in systems with more than one star. Her outdoor lecture at Sky’s The Limit Observatory & Nature Center runs Saturday, October 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. Clark discusses why these planets are difficult to detect and the methods astronomers use to find them. Clark studies planets in multiple-star systems at the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute at Caltech/IPAC. The talk is part of Women in Scientific Exploration, curated by Dr. Gary Blackwood, retired from NASA/JPL. Reservations are required through Eventzilla, with a nonrefundable donation of $25 per vehicle. Free registration is available to young women ages 12–18 who anticipate a career in the sciences. Walk-ins and bikes aren’t allowed. Arrive 30–45 minutes early to park and find the stage at 9697 Utah Trail in Twentynine Palms. The program is outdoors. Rain, high winds or other circumstances may cause cancellation; Sky’s The Limit will provide an alternative date, but donations won’t be refunded, including if the ticket holder cancels. Check Eventzilla for current availability.

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Upcoming at Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center

Event	Time	Venue	Tickets
Saturday OCT 3
Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center	7:00 pm	Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center	Tickets
Dr. Catherine A. Clark explores planets in multiple-star systems at Sky’s The Limit on Saturday, October 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. Reservations required; $25 per vehicle.
Saturday NOV 7
Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center	5:30 pm	Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center	Tickets
Sky’s The Limit pairs deep-space images, a constellation tour and telescope viewing on Saturday, November 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reservations required; $25 per vehicle.
Saturday NOV 14
Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center	5:30 pm	Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center	Tickets
An outdoor lecture at Sky’s The Limit explores Europa’s possible ocean and the Europa Clipper mission on Saturday, November 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reservations required.

Saturday

OCT 3

Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center	7:00 pm	Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center	Tickets
Dr. Catherine A. Clark explores planets in multiple-star systems at Sky’s The Limit on Saturday, October 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. Reservations required; $25 per vehicle.

Saturday

NOV 7

Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center	5:30 pm	Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center	Tickets
Sky’s The Limit pairs deep-space images, a constellation tour and telescope viewing on Saturday, November 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reservations required; $25 per vehicle.

Saturday

NOV 14

Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center	5:30 pm	Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center	Tickets
An outdoor lecture at Sky’s The Limit explores Europa’s possible ocean and the Europa Clipper mission on Saturday, November 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reservations required.