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Due to its exceptionally dark skies, Cherry Springs State Park is one of the best places in the eastern seaboard for stargazing and the science of astronomy. Star Parties are a gathering of astronomers.
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November 11th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
I just watched the video on Cherry Springs State Park. (I was off-camera when fellow ASH members Tony Donnangelo and Doug Grove were being interviewed.)
This year’s Black Forest Star Party was a great event. We were blessed with superb weather and the speakers were excellent. I’ve posted some of the photographs that I took there on the Cloudy Nights web site at http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/3176535/page/5/view/collapsed/sb/5/o/all/fpart/8/vc/1
Thanks for helping to promote the wonderful hobby of amateur astronomy and the need to preserve the dark skies that still remain in the United States.
Dave Mitsky
Astronomical Society of Harrisburg
Chesmont Astronomical Society
Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers
November 12th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
EXCELLENT!!!
November 12th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
As Director of the Dark Sky Fund/Association at Cherry Springs State Park, I invite you to visit us at Cherry Springs anytime during the year and experience the Universe…like nowhere else!
November 12th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
Thank you for telling the story of the importance of a protected dark sky park. I can’t wait to get there.
Jim Hoffman
November 12th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Fantastic! We need to control light pollution to preserve our night sky!
November 12th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Good presentation. Gives me a good idea of what I’ve been missing by not attending…therefore, I will make an effort to be there next year, if not for the Star Party then just to see the stars.
November 12th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Cherry Springs is my favorite place to go with my telescope. I’ve been attending the star parties there for 7 years. I just wish I lived closer!
November 12th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Cherry Springs is really top of the tops when dark skies matters!
November 13th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Cherry Springs is truly a treasure. I have photographed there for several years and been involved in the efforts to keep it dark. With just a little care and smart choices with respect to light pollution it may well stay as the darkest accessible place in the East US. What a resource !
November 13th, 2009 at 7:07 am
I have never made it to a star party at CSSP but I have been there several times on my own and the skies of breathtaking. As an amateur astronomer I’ve always look forward to opportunities to observe from dark skies and this park provides some of the best. Places like this a reminders to us that we need to take efforts to minimize light pollution so that we do not lose This beautiful resource.
November 13th, 2009 at 7:49 am
I am not an astronomer, but my Cherry Springs experience was one that everyone should have the opportunity to experience at least once in their lives and astronomers should be able to enjoy for all time. I visited Cherry Springs with a friend and was welcomed by the astronomers on the field. With many thanks to the astronomers and their telescopes, they educated us on so many objects in the night sky we didn’t even know existed. It was truly an experience of a lifetime! Dark sky areas are our only true windows into the night sky and they’re rare because of light pollution. Cherry Springs needs to be preserved and protected from light pollution so that we and future generations can continue to observe our wondrous night sky!
November 13th, 2009 at 8:24 am
I have been privileged to enjoy the breathtaking skies at Cherry Springs for the past several years. I thank the Park Service and the surrounding communities for preserving such a precious site.
November 14th, 2009 at 6:35 am
Cherry Springs is a National Treasure and must be kept that way. Reducing light pollution is a win/win for everyone, everywhere. Do not discount the economic advantages along with the environmental benefits of cutting out such waste. It’s a bi-partisan issue as no one gains from waste.
I was so bowled over with the skies of Cherryt Springs in my visit from another state that I BOUGHT property in the area for retirement. People go and stay at the hotels and eat at the restaurants, etc. Astro-tourism is the most benign use of land you can have. And the dark skies are the focus. Pollute those skies with misdirected and unnecessary light and it’s over.
November 15th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Cherry Springs is a treasure that must be protected. Just like Gary Citro did, I bought property in Potter County JUST because of the night sky.
I was up just last weekend with my scopes and it was stunning. I plan on renting a dome in January and getting some great winter deep sky images.
November 15th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
This is a beautiful video and shows the wonder of the night sky. It emphasizes how much it matters to control wasteful lighting and to reduce light pollution. Not only does light pollution affect the flora and fauna but it takes a part of our spirit away by not letting us feel the awe that comes from seeing the wonders of the night sky.
November 16th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Awesome video! I loved the comment about “jewels in the sky” . We are all so focused on earthly pursuits, we forget the majesty of the heavens.
December 9th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Very good video. I am jealous of those who live near Cherry Springs Dark Sky Preserve. We have nothing even close to skies like that in the Chicago area.
December 17th, 2009 at 5:12 am
Thank You for the awesome post, I loved reading it!
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:25 am
Great stuff you got on here and it keeps giving me better ideas for films and movies for my site. thanks!