Photographers and Stargazers!
Join Lee Bostic as he travels to Cherry Springs State Park! Spend the weekend in the beautiful mountains of North Central Pennsylvania photographing the Milky Way and star trails (our main focus), sunrises, sunsets, and wildlife.
When: June 26-30, 2025
Where: 4639 Cherry Springs Rd, Coudersport, PA 16915 Meet-up details will be forthcoming. Accommodations (two options): 1) A rental house for 10 people has been secured and is only 7 miles from the park. The rental cost will be evenly split among guests. Details: Check-in time is 3:00 PM June 26. If you can’t arrive until Friday the 27th your cost will be calculated according to your arrival day. 2) Find your own lodging. Registration tickets are available based on your selection. CHERRY SPRINGS STATE PARK It’s been named the best place on Earth (yep, the whole planet) for stargazing by the Travel Channel and has been designated a Gold Level Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association.
Where: 4639 Cherry Springs Rd, Coudersport, PA 16915 Meet-up details will be forthcoming.
Accommodations (two options): 1) A rental house for 10 people has been secured and is only 7 miles from the park. The rental cost will be evenly split among guests. Details: Check-in time is 3:00 PM June 26. If you can’t arrive until Friday the 27th your cost will be calculated according to your arrival day. 2) Find your own lodging. Registration tickets are available based on your selection.
CHERRY SPRINGS STATE PARK
It’s been named the best place on Earth (yep, the whole planet) for stargazing by the Travel Channel and has been designated a Gold Level Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association.
Basic equipment needed to photograph the Milky Way or Star Trails 1. A camera – any DSLR or Mirrorless camera will be fine. 2. A ‘fast’ lens - one with an aperture of f/2.8 or faster. Generally, a wider lens (24mm or less), is easier to work with when starting out. 3. A tripod – most tripods are fine, but make sure it can hold your camera completely still! 4. A remote shutter release – you can use a wired, wireless, or phone app release. Your camera’s built-in self-timer is a good alternative. (Intervalometer) 5. A head flashlight with a red-light mode – is not essential, but it can make a huge difference, as red light doesn’t affect your natural night vision.
Basic equipment needed to photograph the Milky Way or Star Trails
1. A camera – any DSLR or Mirrorless camera will be fine.
2. A ‘fast’ lens - one with an aperture of f/2.8 or faster. Generally, a wider lens (24mm or less), is easier to work with when starting out.
3. A tripod – most tripods are fine, but make sure it can hold your camera completely still!
4. A remote shutter release – you can use a wired, wireless, or phone app release. Your camera’s built-in self-timer is a good alternative. (Intervalometer)
5. A head flashlight with a red-light mode – is not essential, but it can make a huge difference, as red light doesn’t affect your natural night vision.
Useful Websites: Cherry Springs Park PA gov. site Visit Potter-Tioga site Cherry Springs State Park-Star Gazing Page Lee Bostic
Useful Websites:
Cherry Springs Park PA gov. site
Visit Potter-Tioga site
Cherry Springs State Park-Star Gazing Page
Lee Bostic