The Winter Giveaway has ended.

Saving Our Stars is giving away one astronomy kit consisting of a pair of Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 Porro Binoculars, along with the book, Binocular Highlights: 99 Celestial Sights for Binocular Users, and a Celestron red light flashlight (to preserve night vision). Binoculars are a great way to get started with astronomy! Did you know you can easily see Andromeda galaxy with a pair of binoculars?

ENDED Saturday, January 20, 2018, 11:59pm CST.

TO ENTER, fill out the form below. This will not subscribe you to my newsletter--you can do that by scrolling all the way down. Please write the answers in your own words and contact me with any questions. Be sure to check your email January 21st to see if you won, and if so, please respond within 7 days! Open to U.S. residents only due to legal and shipping restrictions. Good luck and happy stargazing! :)

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Briefly explain how a dark-sky lighting fixture should be shielded.

Hint: See "Why Dark-Sky Lighting" on the homepage. What parts of the light should shield light?

What color should a dark-sky light bulb be? What color should be avoided?

Hint: See "Why Dark-Sky Lighting" on the homepage for the answer.

What are the most powerful things you can do to help the dark-sky movement?

Hint: See "How to Help" on the homepage for the answer.

Having you written your town about dark-sky lighting? If not, is there a particular challenge that's stopping you?

See "Sample Letters" under "How to Help." Your feedback can help improve my website so more people might get involved!

Briefly explain why you would be excited to receive the astronomy kit and how you plan to use it.

Would you like a Star of Bethlehem documentary added to your prize as a bonus if you win? You can read about it here: BethlehemStar.com

Note: This will NOT affect your chances of winning.

18 Years or Older and U.S. Resident

If you are under 18, you may have a parent or legal guardian sign up.

I certify that I am 18 years or older and am a U.S. resident.

Sun Warning

I understand that looking at or near the sun through telescopes or binoculars can cause immediate, permanent blindness and that minors should be supervised when using them.

Rules to Enter

Eligibility. I would love to include all, but the giveaway is open only to residents of the United States, and you must be 18 years of age or older as of January 20, 2018 to enter. If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian may enter so long as they are 18 years of age or older on January 20, 2018. You must also answer the questions below. Inappropriate or incomplete entries will sadly be disqualified. Your entry does not need to be long—this is for fun! Family members of the proprietor of Saving Our Stars are not eligible to win. You may not win two giveaways in a row or the same giveaway more than once in 2 years. Saving Our Stars reserves the right to disqualify anyone for any reason. Selecting a Winner. The winner will be chosen at random on January 20, 2018, using a random selector tool in which your name will be entered. If you are an eligible winner, you will be contacted on January 21, 2018 by email and will have 7 days to respond with your mailing address for your prize. You may only give your mailing address or an address in which you have been given permission to have the prize delivered. This address will not be shared. P.O. Boxes cannot be accepted. If you do not respond in 7 days, or if your prize is undeliverable, you will sadly be disqualified (and your prize forfeited), and another winner will be selected. Prize. I will be shipping your prize through USPS. In the event your binoculars or flashlight arrives damaged, one replacement will be sent after you send back the original (this will be free of charge through Amazon). Afterwards, you agree to contact Celestron with additional complaints. If you claim your prize wasn't delivered, but the tracking number shows it was delivered, I'm sorry, but another kit cannot be issued unless USPS agrees to cover the items. Indemnity, Waiver, and Liability. If you win the giveaway, you, the entrant, assume all liability for any damages or personal injury caused or claimed to be caused, by your use of the prize. You hold harmless Saving Our Stars, and anyone involved with Saving Our Stars, from any liability. By entering, you give Saving Our Stars permission (except where the law prohibits) to possibly use your name, Twitter username, and the answers to your questions, whether paraphrased or in your exact words, for use in advertising, promotion or publicity. Your entry may help inspire others! Governing Law and Jurisdiction. The above agreement, as well as any controversy, dispute, or claim arising from or related to this agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, with a venue in Collin County, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law. Deadline to enter is Saturday, January 20, 2018, 11:59pm CST.

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