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X-WR-CALNAME:Private Dark Sky Telescope Tour: Gods in the Sky
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DESCRIPTION:Back 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 heroes were born.  Explore the constellations and learn the Greek My
 thology associated with them.  \n\nJoin us at Cherry Spring State Park to 
 take in the splendor of a gold-rated International Dark Skies Park. Those 
 interested in experiencing a more personalized\, small-group telescope tou
 r of the night sky can join North Star Outdoor Guides for a private telesc
 ope tour of the night sky.  Participants in this program will be guarantee
 d ample telescope time without long waits\; includes a discussion of the i
 mportance of dark skies\, a laser-guided tour of various constellations\, 
 and telescope viewing.  Objects which may be viewed include planets\, nebu
 lae\, red giants\, globular clusters\, galaxies\, and binary star systems.
   \n\nGroup Size: max. capacity 16\, not including children age 5 and unde
 r\n\nBring: Chairs\, bug spray\, and a small red flashlight. (ONLY RED LIG
 HTS ARE ALLOWED ON THE VIEWING FIELD.)\n\nDress: Dress warmly for cooler t
 han anticipated night temperatures.  The field is at higher elevation and 
 exposed.\n\nRegistration Required - Registration will open 45 days prior t
 o 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: $25/person (includes a $3 non-refundable processing fee)\; Child
 ren (age 5 and under) Free\n\n*** Payment is required within 24 hrs of you
 r registration\, or your registration will be removed.  Payment can be mad
 e by following the link provided in the email you will receive after regis
 tering ***\n\nThe program will be cancelled in the event of rain or overca
 st skies.\n\nWeather Policy: If weather or predicted overcast skies result
  in us having to cancel the program you will receive a refund minus the $3
 .00 non-refundable processing fee. (You will receive email notification of
  any decision to cancel the program in its entirety by 3:30 pm the day bef
 ore the event)  We will do our best to utilize weather forecasts and the C
 herry Springs Clear Dark Skies Chart (http://www.cleardarksky.com/c/ChrSpr
 PkPAkey.html) to pre-determine if a program will be possible.  However\, d
 ue to the fickle nature of weather our best-made efforts may be thwarted\,
  and the sky may be overcast during your scheduled tour.  In the event\, y
 our guide is unable to show you at least 3 deep sky objects you will recei
 ve a 50% refund. If preferred\, you can opt to receive a coupon\, valued a
 t the fee you paid\, to be used towards a future program (good for two yea
 rs) in lieu of a partial refund.\n\nParticipant Cancellations: If you choo
 se to cancel your reservation before 3pm\, two days prior to the event you
  will be refunded minus the $3.00/participant\, non-refundable processing 
 fee.  No refunds are given for no-shows or cancellations by the participan
 t after 3pm\, two days prior to the event.\n\n---\n\nQuestions? Contact Wi
 ld Asaph Outfitters home of North Star Outdoor Guides at wildasaphoutfitte
 rs@gmail.com or 570-724-5155
GEO:41.66384;-77.82321
LOCATION:Cherry Springs State Park\, Night Sky Public Viewing Area
SUMMARY:Private Dark Sky Telescope Tour: Gods in the Sky
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