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There are so many amazing things in the night sky that can't be seen with the naked eye. If you've ever wanted to see planets, galaxies, nebulas and more, you're in luck. Arizona State Parks are presenting five-star parties in the coming weeks.

Star parties are suitable for all ages, so they're a fun way to spend family time while learning about astronomy.

If you want to stay overnight, several of the parks have campgrounds and cabins for rent. Reservations are available online.

And be sure to bring some snuggly clothes. It will be cold after dark at the high-elevation parks.

Homolovi State Park

Come to the Visitor Center Museum and Observatory at Homolovi State Park for a night under the stars. Dress for the evening temps and bring your sense of wonder. Telescopes will be available.

Details: 30 minutes after sunset on Saturday, May 25. Homolovi State Park, 3 miles north of Winslow. azstateparks.com/homolovi.

Lyman Lake State Park

Come to Lyman Lake State Park for a night sky viewing you won't soon forget. With no light pollution, Lyman Lake offers stunning views of the stars, moon, planets, galaxies and other astronomical wonders. Telescopes will be available. After the party, camp in one of the campsites or cabins. Reservations are available online.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Lyman Lake State Park, 11 miles south of St. Johns on U.S. 191. $7 per vehicle; free for those camping at the park. azstateparks.com/catalina.

Red Rock State Park

Here's what you can see through telescopes at Red Rock State Park, to name just a few: The Milky Way will be starting to make its way across the night sky, Mars will be visible and the easily recognizable constellations of Ursa Major (the Big Dipper) and Ursa Minor (the Little Dipper) will be riding high in the northern sky. Cookies, “moon juice” and other beverages will be provided.

Details: 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Red Rock State Park, 4050 Red Rock Loop Road., Sedona. Reservations are required. Call 928-282-6907. $7 per person, $4 for ages 7-13, free for age 6 and younger. azstateparks.com/red-rock.

Lost Dutchman State Park

Want to learn more about the stars and planets? Do you have little ones curious about the cosmos? Head to Lost Dutchman State Park. The Superstition Astronomical League presents this public viewing to give people the opportunity to see the moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies and other astronomical phenomena using sophisticated telescopes.

Details: 8-10 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Lost Dutchman State Park, 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction. $7 per vehicle. No pets, please. azstateparks.com/lost-dutchman.

Oracle State Park

Saddlebrooke SkyGazers Club will offer telescopes and interpretation of objects in the night sky. Oracle State Park is an International Dark Sky Park.

Details: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Oracle State Park, 3820 Wildlife Drive, Oracle. $7 per vehicle. azstateparks.com/oracle.