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Lifelong Adventure: Earth to Sky Astronomy

  • 9:00am Sunday, November 03, 2024 - 6:00pm Tuesday, November 05, 2024

Join us on this astronomy and nature adventure in the mountains at Mayland Community College’s Earth to Sky Park near Burnsville. We’ll explore some trails during the day then explore the night sky at the Bare Dark Sky Observatory with their staff and our own astronomer, Patrick Treuthardt. We’ll stay in the Blue Ridge Boutique Hotel operated by Mayland Community College in nearby Spruce Pine.

Please note: You will be required to enter the following information for each registrant before you can complete your registration: emergency contact, physician contact and health information (allergies, conditions, medications relevant to this field experience). Take a moment to gather this information before beginning your registration.

REGISTRATION IS FULL FOR THIS TRIP

If the trip is full, please email Missy Chernick to be added to the waitlist.

Registration deadline: Sunday, October 20 at 9:00 AM

For additional information about this trip and other Lifelong Hikes & Adventures, contact Jerry Reynolds at 919.707.9884.

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Details

  • Fee: $150 per participant; $127.50 per member participant. Fee includes transportation and observatory fees. Participant pays for meals and accommodations.
  • Requirements: Minimum age 18.
  • Cancellation Notice: Refunds only issued if the Museum cancels the trip, or if cancellation is made in one of the following ways at least two weeks prior to the trip date: Either in writing via email to Missy Chernick or through the Museum box office (919.707.9950). We cannot issue credits, rain checks, or transfers for these trips.
  • Trip Leader: Jerry Reynolds, Museum Educator
  • Activity Level: Easy to moderate.
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Details

Start:
November 3 @ 9:00 am
End:
November 5 @ 6:00 pm
Fee:
$150 per participant; $127.50 per member participant. Fee includes transportation and observatory fees. Participant pays for meals and accommodations.

Venue

In the Field

Meet at Prairie Ridge, then travel to site by Museum vehicle.