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COUDERSPORT— Registration is now open for the free virtual program Know Before You Go Stargazing at Cherry Springs and the in-person Nightscapes Photography Workshop.

Cherry Springs State Park at 4639 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, Pa. 16915 is 12 miles from Route 6 in Galeton via West Branch Road and 15 miles from Coudersport via Route 44. Anyone may observe the night sky at Cherry Springs on his or her own. All visitors should arrive before dark. Search for the Clear Sky Chart online for 48-hour forecasts about viewing conditions.

Free Know Before You Go Stargazing at Cherry Springs Virtual Program is Being Offered Four Times — on March 24 & 31, April 22 & May 26
The free Know Before You Go Stargazing at Cherry Springs Virtual Program is being held at 12 p.m. on four different dates: Thursdays, March 24 and March 31, Friday, April 22 and Thursday, May 26. This online program is designed for first-time and novice stargazers to find out what they need to know before visiting the park, such as what to bring, the best way to plan for an evening of stargazing, and how to observe objects in the night sky, such as stars, constellations, planets, artificial satellites, meteors, aurora and the Milky Way. Learn why Cherry Springs State Park is one of the best places to go stargazing and what registrants for a stargazing program need to know to make the most of their visit. The direct Internet link to register for programs at Cherry Springs State Park – DCNR Calendar of Events is https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/cherry_springs_state_park.

Those who register will receive an email with the link to join the program. This presentation is best viewed on a desktop or larger tablet. Note: This program does not take place at the park.

Nightscapes Photography In-Person Workshop is Being Offered Twice — on Saturday, April 2 and Saturday, April 30
The first 10 people who preregister and prepay will be accepted for the two and a half-hour Nightscapes Photography Workshop being given twice at the park by Curt Weinhold, a PA Wilds juried artisan. The workshop will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 2 and from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 30. Learn how to photograph the starry night sky, including constellations and the Milky Way, and foreground material using your own DSLR camera and lenses. Essential gear includes: DSLR camera, fully charged battery, sturdy tripod, wide-angle lens preferred (Rokinon 14mm is popular and reasonably priced). Strongly recommended is a spare battery and a memory card. Optionally, registrants can bring a laptop with image editing software. Those attending the workshop should be familiar with changing camera settings and have either a dim red flashlight or a red screen app on their phone. All participants must wear a mask / face covering at all times in order to attend this program. This workshop is not for those wishing to photograph through a telescope. Payment by check or in cash only is due upon arrival at the workshop. The program will be cancelled in the event of rain or overcast skies. View samples of Weinhold’s work at http://pbase.com/cwphoto. Registration is required and will close at 3 p.m. two days prior to the workshop or when it is full. The direct Internet link to register for programs at Cherry Springs State Park – DCNR Calendar of Events is https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/cherry_springs_state_park. Questions? Contact Curt at curtwphoto@gmail.com. Fee: $60.

Diane Eaton
dianetn@ptd.net
(570) 724-3800