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August 11, 2011

Perseid Meteor Shower Star Party

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Don’t Miss the

Perseid Meteor Shower Star Party

at the Integratron!

On Saturday, August 13th, Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT) will host the 5th Annual Perseid Meteor Shower Star Party at the Integratron in Landers, CA. This year’s event is sponsored by Joshua Tree National Park in celebration of their 75th Anniversary.

The Integratron is an icon to the Space Age and the perfect venue for watching the Perseid Meteor Shower, which is considered by many to be the best meteor shower of the year!  This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy star and meteor gazing with friends AND support Mojave Desert Land Trust’s efforts to preserve desert wilderness and beautiful night skies.

Space is limited and pre-registration is REQUIRED. Purchase tickets online atwww.mojavedesertlandtrust.org or by calling 760-366-5440.  A portion of the ticket price is tax-deductible as a donation to Mojave Desert Land Trust.

What:

  • Live images from deep space projected by The Southern California Desert Video Astronomers 
  • Night sky program from one of Joshua Tree National Park’s Interpretive Rangers
  • Live ambient music performed by Clive Wright
  • Sound Baths in the Intergration’s accoustically perfect sound chamber
  • Delectable dessert and coffee bar
  • Optional camping available

When:

Saturday, August 13, 2011, 7:00pm to midnight (optional overnight camping available)

Where:

The Integratron, 2477 Belfield Blvd., Landers, CA 92285 (directions atwww.integratron.com)

Price: 

Members/$40; Non-members/$55 (includes a membership to MDLT); Kids 12 & under FREE; camping is an additional $30/person and includes a continental breakfast.

Bring: 

Chairs, blankets, travel mug (for coffee/tea), water bottle and camping gear if staying overnight.

For More Information:

on Mojave Desert Land Trust, visit www.mojavedesertlandtrust.org or call 760-366-5440

on the Integratron, including directions, visit www.integratron.com or call 760-364-3126





 
 

 
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One Comment


  1. Its cool stuff like thins that makes me wish I wasn’t in a city where they only starts I see at night are the overpaid ones walking around town…



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