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Explorers Wanted!

Travel with The Planetary Society

Click to enlarge > Whale Watching in Paradise Bay Credit: James Burke

Join us on one of these great adventures!

ALASKA's Aurora Borealis
March 15-21, 2012 

The GRAND CANYON and the 2010 Annular Solar Eclipse
May 14-21, 2012

SIBERIA & LAKE BAIKAL for the Transit of Venus
June 1-12, 2012 

Discover HAWAII and the Transit of Venus
June 4-12, 2012 

AUSTRALIA Total Solar Eclipse
November 5 - 16, 2012
With Optional NEW GUINEA Extension November 15-20

Have you ever wanted to visit an alien landscape of wind-scoured terrain and sculpted ice? How about a world where ribbons of light envelop the night sky? Or perhaps you prefer seeing the fiery corona of the Sun?

The Planetary Society is calling all such explorers to travel with us to remote, beautiful -- and, yes, even alien regions on planet Earth to witness some of our world's most breathtaking wonders. Escorted by knowledgeable guides and speakers, the tours we offer through Betchart Expeditions span the globe. Voyage to the Antarctic, or head to the opposite hemisphere for a chance to see the Aurora Borealis in Alaska.

Read updates from a orevious expedition to Alaska by our group leader, planetary scientist and volcanologist Rosaly Lopes.

Whichever destination you choose, you will be traveling with fellow members, like-minded individuals, who appreciate scientific exploration and understand the lure of the unknown. You will also be supporting The Planetary Society's programs because the Society receives a portion of the monies received for every tour.

What are you waiting for? Join us in Antarctica, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Siberia, Grand Canyon, Hawaii or Australia.

Contact Betchart Expeditions for more information on any of these trips.