A National Park Service centennial star party brings a unique opportunity for local desert lovers this weekend. Reporter Mike Lipsitz tells you how to hang out with the cool kids…
California’s desert communities continue to celebrate the National Park Service centennial and highlight the region’s protected public lands with free events through October and November. On Saturday, November 5, set your sights on the free Mojave star party in the Mojave National Preserve. This event has taken place twice each year since 2008. Popular for the incredibly dark night skies found in the Preserve, the excellent night sky education provided by the Pasadena Olde Town Astronomers, and the gigantic telescopes (some homemade) that the astronomers bring to the event for public use. The star party offers free camping at the Black Canyon group camp; dinner is potluck. The event will provide snacks, drinks, hikes the following day led by the Superintendent of the Mojave National Preserve, and interpretation by the National Park Service. This event draws a broad array of desert lovers including scientists, National Park Service employees, community leaders, media, students, and a diverse array of community members. Contact David Lamfrom at 760-957-7887 or [email protected] for more information.
MOJAVE STAR PARTY IN MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE THIS SATURDAY
