DENNIS L. MAMMANA

Astronomy Writing    Lecturing    Photography


 

E N R I C H M E N T   T O U R S

― UPCOMING ADVENTURES ―

 

These exciting and fun-filled journeys take you to some of the most exotic corners of our planet to experience such cosmic wonders as total solar eclipses, the northern lights, and more. 

Popular guides will help you understand the history, art and culture of our destinations, and our team of internationally-known experts will teach you to take the best photos and how to enjoy the remarkable celestial events overhead.

So if you enjoy learning about our world
and othersjoin us.   I promise you'll have a blast!     Dennis

 

2009

  

NORTHERN LIGHTS IN THE LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN
Spectacular Cruise in Norway
November 10-19, 2009
  


 

Cross the Arctic Circle with me as our ship, the MS Midnatsol, weaves  along the richest archipelago in Norwayup to latitude 69 degrees N.  During our remarkable journey from Kirkenes to Bergen we'll check out the heavens each night to view and photograph the mystical dancing colors of the aurora borealisthe northern lights.

This is sure to be ONE POPULAR TRIP!   For the full itinerary and registration, visit MWT Associates.  For current prices, please call MWT Associates toll-free at 877.707.7827 (Pacific Time).  Space is limited.

To check out exciting details, photos & videos from previous trips, visit the Recent Adventures page

 
 

2010

  

THE GREAT RIFT VALLEY ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE
A Kenya Safari
January 8-19, 2010
  

Join me and Astronomy magazine Editor David Eicher in the Great Rift Valleyconsidered by some to be the cradle of civilization and easily one of the best safari destinations in Africa.  Here travelers can see such a large variety of animals, including the Big Five:  lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo, in a short time. 

It offers 1200 species of birds, including a million or more flamingos standing in a shimmering pink mass at Lake Nakuru, where the eclipse annularity will last for an incredible 8 minutes on January 15.    Don't miss this one!!!     Space is limited.

BOOKING RAPIDLY!  For the full itinerary and registration, visit MWT Associates.  For current prices, please call MWT Associates toll-free at 877.707.7827 (Pacific Time). 

To check out exciting details, photos & videos from previous trips, visit the Recent Adventures page

 

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE... IN PARADISE!
South Pacific Cruise
June 28 - July 12, 2010

Join me in the romantic South Pacific as we explore the magnificent Marquesas Islands and the Tuamotus on a state-of-the art freighter, the Aranui III.  Its spacious suites offer views of the soaring mountains and the translucent Pacific. 

During our daytimes we'll visit local woodcarvers, take jungle walks to see enigmatic petroglyphs and massive tikis, enjoy swimming, snorkeling or diving in the blue Pacific, learn about the rich Marquesan culture and history from our onboard experts, and much more.  And in the balmy South Pacific evenings, Astronomy magazine Senior Editor Rich Talcott and I will turn your gaze skywardtoward the exquisite Southern Cross and the spectacular Southern Hemisphere Milky Way.

And, then
... on July 11, our Captain will gently guide our ship into position along the narrow eclipse centerline for the most remarkable sky show you've ever seen!

For the full itinerary and registration, visit MWT Associates.  For current prices, please call MWT Associates toll-free at 877.707.7827 (Pacific Time). 

In the meantime, experience the sights and sounds of these magical islands, check out this short video.  Then throw in a spectacular total eclipse of the sun and oh, man...  what a trip!   WAITING LIST NOW BEING FILLED

For exciting stories, photos & videos from previous cosmic adventures, visit the Recent Adventures page

 


SPECTACULAR NORTHERN LIGHTS
Iceland
Autumn 2010

Exciting Details Coming Soon...

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