The Perseids are coming! While the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower is mid-August, meteors can be observed any time from late July through the month of August. As the Earth intersects with the orbit of dust particles left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle in 1992, visitors will flock to Cherry Springs State Park for…
Wish you knew your way around the night sky? Experience the wonder of a starry night at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. This weekend's program will focus on the constellation of Cygnus the Swan, Saturn, and the Milky Way. Registration encouraged, but not required. Should we need to cancel or modify…
Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff on a short, guided walk of park facilities, learning about their past, present and future. All ages welcome. Expect to walk less than a mile and mostly on level terrain. Meet at the kiosk near the restroom. Meet at the kiosk by the Night…
The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend! While meteors are best viewed after midnight with the naked eye, look through park telescopes while you wait for midnight to fall. Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the night sky. We're focusing on Saturn, double stars, and possibly…
The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend! While the best meteor viewing will occur after midnight, come explore the night sky with us. In this program, explore constellations through a laser guided tour led by park staff. Listen as we recount the legends and myths surrounding these mysterious patterns in the sky. Registration encouraged, but…
The Perseids are coming! While the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower is mid-August, meteors can be observed any time from late July through the month of August. As the Earth intersects with the orbit of dust particles left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle in 1992, visitors will flock to Cherry Springs State Park for…
Join us for a short, fun, interactive activity that helps explain where the Perseid meteor showers come from. This game provides an intro to this weekend's Perseid Meteor Shower, and is a great way to ease into the following Night Sky Tour program. All ages - kids, teens, and adults. Registration is not required for this fun,…
The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend! While meteors are best viewed after midnight with the naked eye, look through park telescopes while you wait for midnight to fall. Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the night sky. We're focusing on Saturn, double stars, and possibly…
The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend! While the best meteor viewing will occur after midnight, come explore the night sky with us. In this program, explore constellations through a laser guided tour led by park staff. Listen as we recount the legends and myths surrounding these mysterious patterns in the sky. Registration encouraged, but…
The Perseids are coming! While the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower is mid-August, meteors can be observed any time from late July through the month of August. As the Earth intersects with the orbit of dust particles left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle in 1992, visitors will flock to Cherry Springs State Park for…
Join us for a short, fun, interactive activity that helps explain where the Perseid meteor showers come from. This game provides an intro to this weekend's Perseid Meteor Shower, and is a great way to ease into the following Night Sky Tour program. All ages - kids, teens, and adults. Registration is not required for this fun,…
The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend! While meteors are best viewed after midnight with the naked eye, look through park telescopes while you wait for midnight to fall. Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the night sky. We're focusing on Saturn, double stars, and possibly…
