Public Stargazing Programs
Information on public programs available at Cherry Springs State Park
ALL PUBLIC PROGRAMS ARE WEATHER DEPENDANT. PLEASE CONTACT THE LYMAN RUN STATE PARK OFFICE FOR PROGRAM CANCELLATION NOTICES (814) 435-5010.
Public programs are held at the Night Sky Viewing Area (north side of park). Weather can be cool and damp, please dress accordingly. Please leave your pets at home. Children must be under the direct supervision of parent or guardian at all times. We recommend that you bring a small flashlight, please direct your light downward at all times. All programs are free of charge unless otherwise noted.
- STARS-N-PARKS: This program is presented by our education outreach partner, the National Public Observatory. Educator Thom Bemus (2002 DCNR Volunteer of the Year Award winner) presents guided tours of the night sky with naked eye, binocular and telescope viewing. Programs begin at dark, please arrive early enough to park and get to program area before total darkness.
- June 5, 2010 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm: Planetary Spectacular - Venus, Mars and Saturn.
- July 3, 2010 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Mars, Saturn and the Rising Summer Sky.
- July 10, 2010 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Mars, Saturn and the Rising Summer Sky.
- August 14, 2010 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Jupiter rising and the Summer Milky Way.
- THE NIGHT SKY: These programs begin in May and run through to October and are presented by Park Staff and Volunteers. Programs are presented on Friday and Saturday nights (excluding Star-n-Parks programs) and include Solar Viewing, Lunar Programs, naked eye, binocular and telescope programs. Most programs will be presented on the Night Sky Viewing Area of the park. Program details are available by contacting the Lyman Run State Park office at (814) 435-5010 or by email: lymanrunsp@state.pa.us
- June 12, 2010 7:00 - 11:00 - Public Viewing Night at Cherry Springs Star Party..come meet the Astronomers!
- NOCTURNAL WILDLIFE PROGRAMS: the wildlife that roam in the park at night are the feature of these programs, generally held during periods of full moon when star viewing is difficult due to the moon's brightness. Contact the Lyman Run office for detailed program information. ** These programs are currenty on hold until the Park can hire an Environmental Education Specialist...our former employee has moved on the a position with the Dept. of Labor and Industry. Please contact the Lyman Run State Park office for all programming information until further notice...thanks!
