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GILBERT, AZ — The Gilbert Riparian Preserve is a scenic getaway during the day and offers a unique way to enjoy the night sky at its Centennial Observatory.
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The Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory (GRCO) is managed by the East Valley Astronomy Club.
Watch Claude Haynes from the East Valley Astronomy Club as he takes ABC15’s Nicole Gutierrez inside the Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory and shares info on free, family-friendly events, including the monthly public star party on the second Friday.
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The public star party is scheduled for the second Friday of each month, weather permitting.
The Observatory’s ongoing public viewing hours are on Friday and Saturday evenings, from sunset to 9:30 PM, weather permitting.
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- If you go: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch [2757 East Guadalupe Road] in Gilbert.