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DESCRIPTION:⚠️UPDATE\, Fri 8/22: Tour cancelled due to forecasted cloud
 s. Clouds expected from roughly 6 PM Saturday to 10 AM Sunday.\n\n------\n
 \nBack in a time before television\, internet\, video games\, and graphic 
 novels\, there was the splendor and drama of the night sky.  Gods followed
  their whims\, mortals struggled to please\, monsters were slain\, and her
 oes were born.  Explore the constellations and learn the Greek Mythology a
 ssociated with them.  \n\n \n\nJoin us at Cherry Spring State Park to take
  in the splendor of a gold-rated International Dark Skies Park. Those inte
 rested in experiencing a more personalized\, small-group telescope tour of
  the night sky can join North Star Outdoor Guides for a private telescope 
 tour of the night sky.  Participants in this program will be guaranteed am
 ple telescope time without long waits\; includes a discussion of the impor
 tance of dark skies\, a laser-guided tour of various constellations\, and 
 telescope viewing.  Objects which may be viewed include planets\, nebulae\
 , red giants\, globular clusters\, galaxies\, and binary star systems.  \n
 \n \n\nGroup Size: max. capacity 17\, not including children age 5 and und
 er\n\nBring: Chairs\, bug spray\, and a small red flashlight. (ONLY RED LI
 GHTS ARE ALLOWED ON THE VIEWING FIELD.)\n\nDress: Dress warmly for cooler 
 than anticipated night temperatures.  The field is at higher elevation and
  exposed.\n\nRegistration Required - Registration will open 45 days prior 
 to the program when possible and close at 3pm 2 days prior to the program 
 (or when full). You may put your name on a waitlist if the program is full
 . \n\nFee: $27/person (includes a $3 non-refundable processing fee)\; Chil
 dren (age 5 and under) Free\n\n*** Payment is required within 24 hrs of yo
 ur registration\, or your registration will be removed.  Payment can be ma
 de by following the link provided in the email you will receive after regi
 stering ***\n\n \n\nThe program will be cancelled in the event of rain or 
 overcast skies.\n\n \n\nWeather Policy: If weather or predicted overcast s
 kies result in us having to cancel the program you will receive a refund m
 inus the $3.00 non-refundable processing fee. (You will receive email noti
 fication of any decision to cancel the program in its entirety by 3:30 pm 
 the day before the event)  We will do our best to utilize weather forecast
 s and the Cherry Springs Clear Dark Skies Chart (http://www.cleardarksky.c
 om/c/ChrSprPkPAkey.html) to pre-determine if a program will be possible.  
 However\, due to the fickle nature of weather our best-made efforts may be
  thwarted\, and the sky may be overcast during your scheduled tour.  In th
 e event\, your guide is unable to show you at least 3 deep sky objects you
  will receive a 50% refund. If preferred\, you can opt to receive a coupon
 \, valued at the fee you paid\, to be used towards a future program (good 
 for two years) in lieu of a partial refund.\n\n \n\nParticipant Cancellati
 ons: If you choose to cancel your reservation before 3pm\, two days prior 
 to the event you will be refunded minus the $3.00/participant\, non-refund
 able processing fee.  No refunds are given for no-shows or cancellations b
 y the participant after 3pm\, two days prior to the event.\n\n \n\nQuestio
 ns? Contact Wild Asaph Outfitters home of North Star Outdoor Guides at wil
 dasaphoutfitters@gmail.com or 570-724-5155\n\n Cherry Springs State Park \
 n4639 Cherry Springs Road\, Coudersport\, PA 16915
GEO:41.66384;-77.82321
LOCATION:Cherry Springs State Park\, Night Sky Public Viewing Area
SUMMARY:Canceled: Private Dark Sky Telescope Tour: Gods in the Sky
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