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| August 12 through 15, 2012 |
The Perseids Meteor Shower is at its best in mid-August and we are going to the darkest place we can find to see it. Capitol Reef National Park in southern Utah not only offers some of the darkest and clearest skies in the country, but it also has a rich cultural and natural history. Participants will have the opportunity to view the meteor shower every night for three days and possibly see up 60 meteors an hour during peak times, with the help of CMNH educators. There will also be optional daytime excursions to see pictographs and petroglyphs from the ancient Fremont culture, the historic Fruita orchards, and awe-inspiring geological features. Our group will be hosted in dormitory-style accommodations by Capitol Reef Field Station, run by Utah Valley University, located at the heart of the national park.
The price includes transportation to and from McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas NV, lodging, all astronomy and natural history programming, and all meals from dinner on 8/12 to breakfast on 8/15. Airfare is not included. Participants should plan on arriving in Las Vegas no later than 2 pm on 8/12/2012 and departing no earlier than 3 pm on 8/15/2012.
Limit 12. Naturalist Certificate Hours: 25 (5 B & C, 10 E & P, 10 ED) |
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