Cherry Springs Dark Sky Fund/Association

THE DATES FOR the Cherry Springs Star Party (hosted by the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg) and the Black Forest Star Party (hosted by the Central Pennsylvania Observers) have be set. Please check the information link on the side menu.

ATTENTION 2010 GALAXY PASS USERS! We had announced that you would be able to use your Galaxy Pass number to get a free shower at Lyman Run, but Harrisburg has recided this...please read the information located in the Galaxy Pass section of the side bar menu. I apologize for any inconvenience over this..Max

Don't forget that this year's Woodsman's Show is during a dark of moon period and the park will not be open for observing - again, please check the side menu listing for that event for details and when the field will be available.

GOT YOUR WIRELESS PASSWORD YET? DO IT AHEAD OF TIME SO YOU WILL BE READY WHEN THE SYSTEM GETS TURNED ON! DETAILS ON THE WIRELESS ACCESS PAGE.

The WIRELESS ACCESS is now shut down for the winter. It you would like information about the system, please see that section of this website.

The restrooms are also CLOSED for the winter. There is a port-a-potty located at the restroom area and the Astronomy Observation Field is open year-round for astronomer's use. The Campground area will be shut down on Nov.15 and the water on that side of the park will be turned off.

THE WATER ON THE OBSERVATION FIELD WILL BE TURNED OFF AS OF NOVEMBER 25...YOU MUST BRING IN YOUR OWN WATER OR GET WATER AT LYMAN RUN. The hydrants at Cherry Springs just can't handle the winter freeze and we cannot afford to fix the pipes if they burst this year, so the water is being turned off.

No public programs are scheduled until Spring, however, we are looking to have a winter star "party" if the weather permits. This will be for Dark Sky Team members and anyone else who would care to join in. This will include a "Dish to Pass" supper and winter observing - again - if the weather permits! Keep checking this site for more information! We are currently shooting for the Geminiid Meteor Shower weekend of December 11 - 12 - weather dependant!!

In the event of snow, the main access road (Milky Way Blvd and Pavilion Road) are kept plowed. The parking spots at the domes are also plowed out. If you plan to observe when there is snow, you may park your vehicle on the road, but please pull over as far as possible so our truck can get by. We do NOT recommend that you park your vehicle IN THE SNOW - because you probably won't get out. If you plan to make a visit to the park, I suggest that you let the Lyman Run Park office know a couple of days in advance so Alison (office manager) can let either Tim or Kurt know to plow up there.

Office number is (Mon - Fri...8 am - 4 pm) 814-435-5010

2010 GALAXY PASSES WILL BE GOING ON SALE DECEMBER 1ST....Make sure you let Santa know that's what you want for Christmas!