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Joshua Tree National Park is located in southeastern California. It was declared a U.S. National Park in 1994. It had previously been a U.S. National Monument since 1936. It is named for the Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia) forests native to the park. Joshua Tree National Park is immense, covering nearly 800,000 acres (1,235.37 sq miles) – an area slightly larger than the state of Rhode Island.
Two deserts, two large ecosystems primarily determined by elevation, come together in the park. Few areas more vividly illustrate the contrast between “high” and “low”
desert.
This is a land shaped by strong winds, sudden torrents of rain, and climatic extremes. Rainfall is sparse and unpredictable. Stream beds are usually dry and waterholes are few. During the summer, this land may appear defeated and dead, but within this parched environment are intricate living systems waiting for the opportune moment to reproduce. The individuals, both plant and animal, that inhabit the park are not 
individualists. They depend on their entire ecosystem for survival.
It was a PARTY Y'all
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| The Integratron - setting up before the event |
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| Star Gazers |
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| Our empty chairs - another friend (seated) drove from AZ to meet up with us |
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| Night Sky (the incredible trifid Nebula) projected onto the Integratron |
It was a fun filled weekend!
We plan to make the meteor party a yearly event!
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