You Will Never Forget This Incredible Cosmic Experience In The Southern California Desert

I have always been a little obsessed with the night sky. My grandpa was an amateur astronomer and when I was a kid, he would often take me outside late at night to look through his many telescopes (some of which he built himself!) at constellations, moon craters, Saturn's rings, the storm spot on Jupiter, etc. Even now, one of my favorite things about camping has always been the clear, dark skies away from the city, seeing shooting stars and the Milky Way. If you love stargazing as much as I do, then I cannot wait for you to see this incredible stargazing experience in Joshua Tree, CA.

As an International Dark Sky Place, Joshua Tree National Park is one of the most magnificent places to visit at night. Located on the edge of the national park, Stargazing Joshua Tree offers desert-goers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the universe.

The 2-hour experience begins around sunset with a short walk to the open observation site and an orientation to familiarize you with the solar system.

On arrival to the site, each guest is given a zero-gravity lounge pod and blanket for comfortable viewing, a pair of Celestron binoculars, and a night vision flashlight to get around the site safely. Hot beverages are even included!

With the help of professional and passionate astronomers, you will begin a fascinating tour of the universe.

You will learn and be entertained as your knowledgeable guides use laser pointers to lead you through constellations and other objects, recount stories of the ancient past, share the history of astronomy, and more.

You will also have the opportunity to look through powerful state-of-the-art telescopes, getting a closer view of a variety of celestial objects.

They make it easy, too, with the telescopes being programmed with a list of objects to be viewed that night and controlled by user-friendly keypads.

Much depends on the fullness of the moon and the timing of your sky tour, but it is common to see galaxies, star clusters, colorful nebulae, comets, moon craters, planets, and even the International Space Station.

Are you a stargazing enthusiast? If you have explored the night sky on this (or another) guided experience, we want to hear about it! Share your thoughts with us in the comments. Ready for an unforgettable night? Find out more and book your own Stargazing Experience in Joshua Tree, CA. If you are planning a getaway in the amazing SoCal desert, read more about why we love Joshua Tree National Park so much, and take a look at this spectacular Joshua Tree Airbnb!

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