Those who think Lake Tahoe is incredible by day should definitely take the time to explore it by night. Northstar�s Star Tours offer guests the opportunity to gaze into the night sky and learn more about their solar system and beyond, in an ideal setting far from city lights.

From its star gazing platform located above 6,000 feet, Northstar-at-Tahoe guests will view galaxies, planets and identify constellations as they look through a larger-than-life telescope. The tours will also explore stars, the moon, globular clusters, and double stars.

Tony Berendsen, past president of the Astronomical Society of Nevada, will lead the star gazing tours. Berendsen regularly operates the University of Nevada Reno�s planetarium observatory.

�With its dark night skies and high elevation, Northstar offers a premium sky for viewing stars,� said Berendsen.

The tours are offered two more times this summer� on Aug. 6 and Aug. 20, 2004. Tours begin with a short walk to the viewing area where participants receive an introduction to astronomy followed by a question-and-answer session. Tours include an astronomer guide, use of the telescope and a Northstar flashlight.

The Star Tours meet at 9 p.m. in front of the Martis Valley Grille, located at the Northstar Golf Course. Tours typically last one and a half hours and cost $10 per adult and $5 for children under 13 (recommended for ages 8 and up.) Reservations are required for the tours and can be made by calling 530-562-2288. Comfortable shoes are also recommended.

Northstar-at-Tahoe is located six miles north of Lake Tahoe on Highway 267. For more information on Northstar, please call 1-800-GO-NORTH or log onto NorthstarAtTahoe.com.

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