M.S.V.P. SERIES: Meteor Shower Viewing Party (Perseids) - Thu, Aug 13 2015

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M.S.V.P. SERIES: Meteor Shower Viewing Party (Perseids)


The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Brasstown Bald   Overnight: M.S.V.P. SERIES: Meteor Shower Viewing Party (Perseids)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Aug 13 2015  1:00 am >> Thu, Aug 13 2015 4:00 am
Registration Opens: Fri, Aug 7 2015 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Aug 11 2015 8:00 am
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Angela
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Join me on this early morning adventure as we watch the Perseid Meteor Shower from atop Georgia's highest mountain! 

Brasstown Bald rises 4,784 feet above sea level and its peak looms half a mile above the surrounding valleys. We'll be far away from any unwanted light pollution and will enjoy skies illuminated only by the meteors and other celestial objects.

Although the meteors will appear to originate from the constellation Perseus, they are actually debris from the comet Swift- Tuttle. The meteors will swiftly shoot across the night sky peaking in the early morning hours between 1:00 am - 4:00 am.

Make sure you dress for your comfort as the temperatures are much cooler on top of the mountain. Bring something to sit or recline on, a sleeping bag, blankets, jacket, hat, gloves, and your choice of snacks and beverages. Then kick back as you take in the magnificent views!

You are welcome to come and go as you please, but remember to respect others' peace, relaxation, and night vision! No bright headlights or flashlights on the group!

 

**NOTE: IF THE WEATHER DOESN'T COOPERATE, I MAY MOVE THE EVENT.**


Required Items to Bring:

Something to sit and/or recline on for the best views.

**REMEMBER TO PACK OUT WHAT YOU PACK IN!**

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Headlamp or flashlight with red filter so not to disturb others' views of the night sky.

**PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS. NO BRIGHT LIGHTS!**

Camera, tripod, sleeping bag, blankets, snacks.

NO TENTS ARE ALLOWED AT BRASSTOWN BALD. 


How to Get There:
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Notes:

****PLEASE PARK IN THE FIRST AVAILABLE SPOTS ON YOUR LEFT AND IMMEDIATELY TURN YOUR HEADLIGHTS OFF SO NOT TO DISTURB OTHERS VIEW OF THE NIGHT SKY!!!!

DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH THE PARKING LOT CREATING A NUISANCE. THANK YOU.


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