06/11/2026
See Arizona in a different light: Only a cell phone and a picnic blanket are needed!
Just beyond the bustling city of Phoenix is Fountain Hills, a designated dark sky community. This special Town offers unmatched dark sky events and views, but the easiest way to connect with the night sky is through a simple park visit.
Using your cell phone, get an app to explore constellations and take photos of the stars by setting the zoom to 0.5x and staying still as your camera captures the shot pointed toward the night sky. A tripod or simple phone stand can eliminate blurry and unclear images.
With your picnic blanket, lie flat to preview the universe above.
Visit any of these locations when the ballpark lights are off:
📍 Four Peaks Park, 14789-14827 N Del Cambre Ave
📍 Golden Eagle Park, 15900 E Golden Eagle Blvd
📍 Fountain Park, 12925 N Saguaro Blvd
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