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13-1.296-1.296a2.41 2.41 0 0 0-3.408 0L11 18"></path><circle cx="12" cy="8" r="2"></circle><rect width="16" height="16" x="6" y="2" rx="2"></rect></svg></div><h3 class="text-base sm:text-lg font-semibold mb-1.5 sm:mb-2 text-gray-900 dark:text-white">Gallery</h3><p class="text-xs sm:text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300 leading-relaxed">Explore stunning deep-sky images of nebulae, galaxies, and cosmic wonders captured from Guyana.</p><div class="absolute bottom-0 left-0 right-0 h-1 bg-gradient-to-r from-purple-600 to-blue-500 transform scale-x-0 group-hover:scale-x-100 group-active:scale-x-100 transition-transform duration-300 rounded-b-2xl origin-left" style="will-change: transform;"></div></div><div class="relative group bg-white/90 dark:bg-gray-800/90 backdrop-blur-sm rounded-2xl p-5 sm:p-6 border border-gray-200/50 dark:border-gray-700/50 shadow-sm hover:shadow-xl dark:hover:shadow-2xl transition-all duration-300 touch-manipulation" tabindex="0" style="opacity: 1; transform: none;"><div class="inline-flex items-center justify-center w-11 h-11 sm:w-12 sm:h-12 rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-br from-purple-500/10 to-blue-500/10 dark:from-purple-500/20 dark:to-blue-500/20 mb-3 sm:mb-4 transition-all duration-300 group-hover:scale-110"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-sparkles w-5 h-5 sm:w-6 sm:h-6 text-purple-600 dark:text-purple-400 transition-all duration-300"><path d="M9.937 15.5A2 2 0 0 0 8.5 14.063l-6.135-1.582a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.962L8.5 9.936A2 2 0 0 0 9.937 8.5l1.582-6.135a.5.5 0 0 1 .963 0L14.063 8.5A2 2 0 0 0 15.5 9.937l6.135 1.581a.5.5 0 0 1 0 .964L15.5 14.063a2 2 0 0 0-1.437 1.437l-1.582 6.135a.5.5 0 0 1-.963 0z"></path><path d="M20 3v4"></path><path d="M22 5h-4"></path><path d="M4 17v2"></path><path d="M5 18H3"></path></svg></div><h3 class="text-base sm:text-lg font-semibold mb-1.5 sm:mb-2 text-gray-900 dark:text-white">Sky Events</h3><p class="text-xs sm:text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300 leading-relaxed">See what's visible in the night sky from Guyana tonight - planets, moon phases, and celestial events.</p><div class="absolute bottom-0 left-0 right-0 h-1 bg-gradient-to-r from-purple-600 to-blue-500 transform scale-x-0 group-hover:scale-x-100 group-active:scale-x-100 transition-transform duration-300 rounded-b-2xl origin-left" style="will-change: transform;"></div></div><div class="relative group bg-white/90 dark:bg-gray-800/90 backdrop-blur-sm rounded-2xl p-5 sm:p-6 border border-gray-200/50 dark:border-gray-700/50 shadow-sm hover:shadow-xl dark:hover:shadow-2xl transition-all duration-300 touch-manipulation" tabindex="0" style="opacity: 1; transform: none;"><div class="inline-flex items-center justify-center w-11 h-11 sm:w-12 sm:h-12 rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-br from-purple-500/10 to-blue-500/10 dark:from-purple-500/20 dark:to-blue-500/20 mb-3 sm:mb-4 transition-all duration-300 group-hover:scale-110"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-book-open w-5 h-5 sm:w-6 sm:h-6 text-purple-600 dark:text-purple-400 transition-all duration-300"><path d="M12 7v14"></path><path d="M3 18a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V4a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5a4 4 0 0 1 4 4 4 4 0 0 1 4-4h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v13a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-6a3 3 0 0 0-3 3 3 3 0 0 0-3-3z"></path></svg></div><h3 class="text-base sm:text-lg font-semibold mb-1.5 sm:mb-2 text-gray-900 dark:text-white">Learn</h3><p class="text-xs sm:text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300 leading-relaxed">Educational resources and guides to help you understand and appreciate the night sky.</p><div class="absolute bottom-0 left-0 right-0 h-1 bg-gradient-to-r from-purple-600 to-blue-500 transform scale-x-0 group-hover:scale-x-100 group-active:scale-x-100 transition-transform duration-300 rounded-b-2xl origin-left" style="will-change: transform;"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="absolute bottom-8 left-1/2 transform -translate-x-1/2" style="opacity: 1; transform: none;"><div class="flex flex-col items-center gap-2 text-gray-400 dark:text-gray-500"><span class="text-xs uppercase tracking-wider">Scroll</span><div style="transform: translateY(2.70565px);"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-chevron-right w-4 h-4 rotate-90" aria-hidden="true"><path d="m9 18 6-6-6-6"></path></svg></div></div></div></section></section><section class="relative" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px);"><section class="py-20 relative overflow-hidden about-bg" role="region" aria-labelledby="about-heading"><div class="absolute inset-0 opacity-25 transition-opacity duration-300" aria-hidden="true" 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transform: translateY(40px);"><h2 class="text-2xl sm:text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold mb-6 sm:mb-8 md:mb-10 text-center text-gray-900 dark:text-white relative z-10 px-4" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px);">Our Mission</h2><div class="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-4 sm:gap-5 md:gap-6" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px);"><div class="relative flex flex-col justify-end min-h-[280px] sm:min-h-[320px] md:min-h-[340px] shadow-xl rounded-2xl overflow-hidden group hover:shadow-2xl transition-all duration-500 hover:scale-[1.03] touch-manipulation" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);"><div class="absolute inset-0 z-0"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dzozfbeop/image/upload/v1753112133/1719371141239_yjnz0h.jpg" alt="" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-700 group-hover:scale-110" loading="eager"></div><div class="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-gradient-to-t from-black/95 via-black/70 to-black/40 group-hover:from-black/98 group-hover:via-black/75 transition-all duration-500" aria-hidden="true"></div><div class="relative z-10 p-5 sm:p-6 space-y-3 text-center"><div class="flex justify-center mb-2"><div class="inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-xl bg-white/10 backdrop-blur-sm p-3 border border-white/20 group-hover:bg-purple-500/30 group-hover:border-purple-400/50 group-hover:shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(168,85,247,0.6)] transition-all duration-300"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-book-open w-6 h-6 sm:w-7 sm:h-7 text-white drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.3)] group-hover:drop-shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(168,85,247,0.9)] transition-all duration-300" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M12 7v14"></path><path d="M3 18a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V4a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5a4 4 0 0 1 4 4 4 4 0 0 1 4-4h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v13a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-6a3 3 0 0 0-3 3 3 3 0 0 0-3-3z"></path></svg></div></div><h3 class="text-xl sm:text-2xl font-bold text-white leading-tight drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Education</h3><p class="text-xs sm:text-sm text-gray-100 leading-relaxed drop-shadow-[0_2px_6px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Making astronomy accessible to everyone through workshops and resources.</p></div></div><div class="relative flex flex-col justify-end min-h-[280px] sm:min-h-[320px] md:min-h-[340px] shadow-xl rounded-2xl overflow-hidden group hover:shadow-2xl transition-all duration-500 hover:scale-[1.03] touch-manipulation" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);"><div class="absolute inset-0 z-0"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dhpz5edkw/image/upload/v1756823769/pillarsofcreation-topaz-denoise-sharpen-lighting-upscale-3x-topaz-sharpen_s4ccuf.jpg" alt="" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-700 group-hover:scale-110" loading="eager"></div><div class="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-gradient-to-t from-black/95 via-black/70 to-black/40 group-hover:from-black/98 group-hover:via-black/75 transition-all duration-500" aria-hidden="true"></div><div class="relative z-10 p-5 sm:p-6 space-y-3 text-center"><div class="flex justify-center mb-2"><div class="inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-xl bg-white/10 backdrop-blur-sm p-3 border border-white/20 group-hover:bg-purple-500/30 group-hover:border-purple-400/50 group-hover:shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(168,85,247,0.6)] transition-all duration-300"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-camera w-6 h-6 sm:w-7 sm:h-7 text-white drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.3)] group-hover:drop-shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(168,85,247,0.9)] transition-all duration-300" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M14.5 4h-5L7 7H4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v9a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h16a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V9a2 2 0 0 0-2-2h-3l-2.5-3z"></path><circle cx="12" cy="13" r="3"></circle></svg></div></div><h3 class="text-xl sm:text-2xl font-bold text-white leading-tight drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Documentation</h3><p class="text-xs sm:text-sm text-gray-100 leading-relaxed drop-shadow-[0_2px_6px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Capturing Guyana's unique astronomical events and phenomena.</p></div></div><div class="relative flex flex-col justify-end min-h-[280px] sm:min-h-[320px] md:min-h-[340px] shadow-xl rounded-2xl overflow-hidden group hover:shadow-2xl transition-all duration-500 hover:scale-[1.03] touch-manipulation" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);"><div class="absolute inset-0 z-0"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dzozfbeop/image/upload/v1753111783/IMG_8131_bpzebn.jpg" alt="" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-700 group-hover:scale-110" loading="lazy"></div><div class="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-gradient-to-t from-black/95 via-black/70 to-black/40 group-hover:from-black/98 group-hover:via-black/75 transition-all duration-500" aria-hidden="true"></div><div class="relative z-10 p-5 sm:p-6 space-y-3 text-center"><div class="flex justify-center mb-2"><div class="inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-xl bg-white/10 backdrop-blur-sm p-3 border border-white/20 group-hover:bg-purple-500/30 group-hover:border-purple-400/50 group-hover:shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(168,85,247,0.6)] transition-all duration-300"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-globe w-6 h-6 sm:w-7 sm:h-7 text-white drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.3)] group-hover:drop-shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(168,85,247,0.9)] transition-all duration-300" aria-hidden="true"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10"></circle><path d="M12 2a14.5 14.5 0 0 0 0 20 14.5 14.5 0 0 0 0-20"></path><path d="M2 12h20"></path></svg></div></div><h3 class="text-xl sm:text-2xl font-bold text-white leading-tight drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Preservation</h3><p class="text-xs sm:text-sm text-gray-100 leading-relaxed drop-shadow-[0_2px_6px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Protecting our dark skies and promoting sustainable practices.</p></div></div><div class="relative flex flex-col justify-end min-h-[280px] sm:min-h-[320px] md:min-h-[340px] shadow-xl rounded-2xl overflow-hidden group hover:shadow-2xl transition-all duration-500 hover:scale-[1.03] touch-manipulation" style="opacity: 0; 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transform: translateX(-20px);"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-0.5 text-purple-400 flex-shrink-0 drop-shadow-[0_2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="drop-shadow-[0_2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Build a state-of-the-art observatory</span></li><li class="flex items-start text-white text-xs sm:text-sm leading-relaxed" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-20px);"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-0.5 text-purple-400 flex-shrink-0 drop-shadow-[0_2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="drop-shadow-[0_2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Partner with international space agencies</span></li><li class="flex items-start text-white text-xs sm:text-sm leading-relaxed" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-20px);"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-0.5 text-purple-400 flex-shrink-0 drop-shadow-[0_2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="drop-shadow-[0_2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Develop advanced imaging capabilities</span></li></ul></div></div><div class="relative flex flex-col justify-end min-h-[420px] sm:min-h-[480px] md:min-h-[520px] shadow-xl rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl overflow-hidden group hover:shadow-2xl transition-all duration-500 hover:scale-[1.02] touch-manipulation" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px);"><div class="absolute inset-0 z-0"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dzozfbeop/image/upload/v1754340183/WhatsApp_Image_2025-06-21_at_22.10.11_da909689_yn1ndr.jpg" alt="" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-700 group-hover:scale-110" loading="eager"></div><div class="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-gradient-to-t from-black/95 via-black/75 to-black/40 group-hover:from-black/98 group-hover:via-black/80 transition-all duration-500" aria-hidden="true"></div><div class="relative z-10 p-6 sm:p-7 md:p-8 space-y-4"><div class="flex items-start gap-3 sm:gap-4 mb-2"><div class="inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-xl bg-white/10 backdrop-blur-sm p-3 flex-shrink-0 border border-white/20 group-hover:bg-purple-500/30 group-hover:border-purple-400/50 group-hover:shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(168,85,247,0.6)] transition-all duration-300"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-users w-6 h-6 sm:w-7 sm:h-7 text-white drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.3)] group-hover:drop-shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(168,85,247,0.9)] transition-all duration-300" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2"></path><circle cx="9" cy="7" r="4"></circle><path d="M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87"></path><path d="M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75"></path></svg></div><h3 class="text-xl sm:text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-white leading-tight drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Community Impact</h3></div><p class="text-sm sm:text-base text-gray-100 leading-relaxed drop-shadow-[0_2px_6px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">To create a thriving astronomical community that inspires future generations.</p><ul class="space-y-2 sm:space-y-2.5 pt-2" role="list"><li class="flex items-start text-white text-xs sm:text-sm leading-relaxed" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-20px);"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-0.5 text-purple-400 flex-shrink-0 drop-shadow-[0_2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="drop-shadow-[0_2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Establish astronomy clubs in schools</span></li><li class="flex items-start text-white text-xs sm:text-sm leading-relaxed" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-20px);"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-0.5 text-purple-400 flex-shrink-0 drop-shadow-[0_2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="drop-shadow-[0_2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Create a network of amateur astronomers</span></li><li class="flex items-start text-white text-xs sm:text-sm leading-relaxed" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-20px);"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star w-4 h-4 mr-2 mt-0.5 text-purple-400 flex-shrink-0 drop-shadow-[0_2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><span class="drop-shadow-[0_2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Launch a national stargazing festival</span></li></ul></div></div></div></div><div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px);"><h2 class="text-2xl sm:text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold mb-6 sm:mb-8 md:mb-10 text-center text-gray-900 dark:text-white relative z-10 px-4" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px);">Our Values</h2><div class="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-3 gap-4 sm:gap-5 md:gap-6" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px);"><div class="relative flex flex-col justify-end min-h-[280px] sm:min-h-[320px] md:min-h-[340px] shadow-xl rounded-2xl overflow-hidden group hover:shadow-2xl transition-all duration-500 hover:scale-[1.03] touch-manipulation" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);"><div class="absolute inset-0 z-0"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dhpz5edkw/image/upload/v1756823994/baf9cc5b-ecd6-4666-9dac-e9ac6e198fae_vxuflx.png" alt="" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-700 group-hover:scale-110" loading="eager"></div><div class="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-gradient-to-t from-black/95 via-black/70 to-black/40 group-hover:from-black/98 group-hover:via-black/75 transition-all duration-500" aria-hidden="true"></div><div class="relative z-10 p-5 sm:p-6 space-y-3 text-center"><div class="flex justify-center mb-2"><div class="inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-xl bg-white/10 backdrop-blur-sm p-3 border border-white/20 group-hover:bg-purple-500/30 group-hover:border-purple-400/50 group-hover:shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(168,85,247,0.6)] transition-all duration-300"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-telescope w-6 h-6 sm:w-7 sm:h-7 text-white drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.3)] group-hover:drop-shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(168,85,247,0.9)] transition-all duration-300" aria-hidden="true"><path d="m10.065 12.493-6.18 1.318a.934.934 0 0 1-1.108-.702l-.537-2.15a1.07 1.07 0 0 1 .691-1.265l13.504-4.44"></path><path d="m13.56 11.747 4.332-.924"></path><path d="m16 21-3.105-6.21"></path><path d="M16.485 5.94a2 2 0 0 1 1.455-2.425l1.09-.272a1 1 0 0 1 1.212.727l1.515 6.06a1 1 0 0 1-.727 1.213l-1.09.272a2 2 0 0 1-2.425-1.455z"></path><path d="m6.158 8.633 1.114 4.456"></path><path d="m8 21 3.105-6.21"></path><circle cx="12" cy="13" r="2"></circle></svg></div></div><h3 class="text-xl sm:text-2xl font-bold text-white leading-tight drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Curiosity</h3><p class="text-xs sm:text-sm text-gray-100 leading-relaxed drop-shadow-[0_2px_6px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Fostering a sense of wonder and exploration in the cosmos.</p></div></div><div class="relative flex flex-col justify-end min-h-[280px] sm:min-h-[320px] md:min-h-[340px] shadow-xl rounded-2xl overflow-hidden group hover:shadow-2xl transition-all duration-500 hover:scale-[1.03] touch-manipulation" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);"><div class="absolute inset-0 z-0"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dzozfbeop/image/upload/v1753111783/IMG_8131_bpzebn.jpg" alt="" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-700 group-hover:scale-110" loading="lazy"></div><div class="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-gradient-to-t from-black/95 via-black/70 to-black/40 group-hover:from-black/98 group-hover:via-black/75 transition-all duration-500" aria-hidden="true"></div><div class="relative z-10 p-5 sm:p-6 space-y-3 text-center"><div class="flex justify-center mb-2"><div class="inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-xl bg-white/10 backdrop-blur-sm p-3 border border-white/20 group-hover:bg-purple-500/30 group-hover:border-purple-400/50 group-hover:shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(168,85,247,0.6)] transition-all duration-300"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-globe w-6 h-6 sm:w-7 sm:h-7 text-white drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.3)] group-hover:drop-shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(168,85,247,0.9)] transition-all duration-300" aria-hidden="true"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10"></circle><path d="M12 2a14.5 14.5 0 0 0 0 20 14.5 14.5 0 0 0 0-20"></path><path d="M2 12h20"></path></svg></div></div><h3 class="text-xl sm:text-2xl font-bold text-white leading-tight drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Sustainability</h3><p class="text-xs sm:text-sm text-gray-100 leading-relaxed drop-shadow-[0_2px_6px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Protecting our dark skies and environment for future generations.</p></div></div><div class="relative flex flex-col justify-end min-h-[280px] sm:min-h-[320px] md:min-h-[340px] shadow-xl rounded-2xl overflow-hidden group hover:shadow-2xl transition-all duration-500 hover:scale-[1.03] touch-manipulation" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);"><div class="absolute inset-0 z-0"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dzozfbeop/image/upload/v1754340183/WhatsApp_Image_2025-06-21_at_22.10.11_da909689_yn1ndr.jpg" alt="" class="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-700 group-hover:scale-110" loading="lazy"></div><div class="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-gradient-to-t from-black/95 via-black/70 to-black/40 group-hover:from-black/98 group-hover:via-black/75 transition-all duration-500" aria-hidden="true"></div><div class="relative z-10 p-5 sm:p-6 space-y-3 text-center"><div class="flex justify-center mb-2"><div class="inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-xl bg-white/10 backdrop-blur-sm p-3 border border-white/20 group-hover:bg-purple-500/30 group-hover:border-purple-400/50 group-hover:shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(168,85,247,0.6)] transition-all duration-300"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-users w-6 h-6 sm:w-7 sm:h-7 text-white drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.3)] group-hover:drop-shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(168,85,247,0.9)] transition-all duration-300" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2"></path><circle cx="9" cy="7" r="4"></circle><path d="M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87"></path><path d="M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75"></path></svg></div></div><h3 class="text-xl sm:text-2xl font-bold text-white leading-tight drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Community</h3><p class="text-xs sm:text-sm text-gray-100 leading-relaxed drop-shadow-[0_2px_6px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Building a supportive and inclusive astronomical community.</p></div></div></div></div></div></section></section><section class="relative" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px);"><section class="relative py-12 sm:py-16 md:py-20 lg:py-24 bg-gradient-to-b from-gray-50 to-white dark:from-gray-900 dark:to-gray-800 overflow-x-clip"><div class="absolute inset-0 pointer-events-none z-0" aria-hidden="true"><div class="absolute -top-32 -left-32 w-96 h-96 bg-primary/10 rounded-full blur-3xl animate-cosmic-pulse"></div><div class="absolute -bottom-32 -right-32 w-96 h-96 bg-primary/10 rounded-full blur-3xl animate-cosmic-rotate"></div><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dhpz5edkw/image/upload/v1760192055/saturn_emnnt5.png" alt="" class="absolute bottom-[10%] left-[5%] w-28 h-28 lg:w-36 lg:h-36 opacity-20 dark:opacity-30 select-none" aria-hidden="true" style="filter: drop-shadow(rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.2) 0px 0px 15px); opacity: 0; transform: translateY(11.3928px) scale(0.937976) rotate(16.2024deg);"></div><div class="container mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 md:px-8 relative z-10"><div class="text-center mb-8 sm:mb-12 md:mb-16 lg:mb-20" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);"><h2 class="text-2xl sm:text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl font-bold text-gradient mb-4 sm:mb-5 md:mb-6 px-2">Our Vision for Guyana's Astronomical Future</h2><p class="text-base sm:text-lg md:text-xl text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300 max-w-3xl mx-auto leading-relaxed px-2">Building on Guyana's rich astronomical heritage and pristine dark skies, we're creating a future where every Guyanese can explore and understand the cosmos.</p></div><div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6 sm:gap-8 md:gap-10 lg:gap-16 xl:gap-20"><div class="relative flex flex-col justify-end min-h-[380px] sm:min-h-[420px] md:min-h-[450px] shadow-xl rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl overflow-hidden group hover:shadow-2xl transition-all duration-500 hover:scale-[1.02]" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px);"><div class="absolute inset-0 z-0"><div class="relative overflow-hidden w-full h-full"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dzozfbeop/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_800,c_limit/v1753112133/1719371141239_yjnz0h.jpg" srcset="https://res.cloudinary.com/dzozfbeop/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_400,c_limit/v1753112133/1719371141239_yjnz0h.jpg 400w,
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    https://res.cloudinary.com/dzozfbeop/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_1200,c_limit/v1754340183/WhatsApp_Image_2025-07-24_at_09.58.00_6230b0a4_gilou7.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, 800px" alt="Cultural Preservation illustration" width="800" height="600" loading="eager" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="transition-opacity duration-500 w-full h-full object-cover opacity-100"></div></div><div class="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-gradient-to-t from-black/90 via-black/70 to-black/30 group-hover:from-black/95 group-hover:via-black/75 transition-all duration-500" aria-hidden="true"></div><div class="relative z-10 p-5 sm:p-6 md:p-7 lg:p-8 space-y-3 sm:space-y-4"><div class="flex items-start gap-3 sm:gap-4"><span class="inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-xl bg-white/10 backdrop-blur-sm p-2.5 sm:p-3 flex-shrink-0 border border-white/20 group-hover:bg-purple-500/30 group-hover:border-purple-400/50 group-hover:shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(168,85,247,0.5)] transition-all duration-300"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-globe w-5 h-5 sm:w-6 sm:h-6 text-white drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.3)] group-hover:drop-shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(168,85,247,0.8)] transition-all duration-300"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10"></circle><path d="M12 2a14.5 14.5 0 0 0 0 20 14.5 14.5 0 0 0 0-20"></path><path d="M2 12h20"></path></svg></span><h3 class="text-xl sm:text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-white leading-tight drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Cultural Preservation</h3></div><p class="text-sm sm:text-base md:text-lg text-gray-100 leading-relaxed drop-shadow-[0_2px_6px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] line-clamp-3 sm:line-clamp-none">Documenting and celebrating Guyana's rich astronomical heritage, from indigenous sky knowledge to modern scientific achievements.</p><a class="inline-flex items-center text-sm sm:text-base text-white font-semibold bg-white/10 hover:bg-white/20 backdrop-blur-sm px-4 py-2.5 rounded-lg border border-white/20 hover:border-white/40 group-hover:translate-x-1 transition-all duration-300 hover:shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(168,85,247,0.4)] mt-2" href="/history">Discover Our History<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-arrow-right w-4 h-4 ml-2 flex-shrink-0 group-hover:translate-x-1 transition-transform duration-300"><path d="M5 12h14"></path><path d="m12 5 7 7-7 7"></path></svg></a></div></div><div class="relative flex flex-col justify-end min-h-[380px] sm:min-h-[420px] md:min-h-[450px] shadow-xl rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl overflow-hidden group hover:shadow-2xl transition-all duration-500 hover:scale-[1.02]" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px);"><div class="absolute inset-0 z-0"><div class="relative overflow-hidden w-full h-full"><div class="absolute inset-0 bg-gray-200 dark:bg-gray-800 animate-pulse" aria-label="Loading image..."></div><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dzozfbeop/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_800,c_limit/v1753112133/1719370119774_ytsece.jpg" srcset="https://res.cloudinary.com/dzozfbeop/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_400,c_limit/v1753112133/1719370119774_ytsece.jpg 400w,
    https://res.cloudinary.com/dzozfbeop/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_800,c_limit/v1753112133/1719370119774_ytsece.jpg 800w,
    https://res.cloudinary.com/dzozfbeop/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_1200,c_limit/v1753112133/1719370119774_ytsece.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, 800px" alt="STEM Education illustration" width="800" height="600" loading="lazy" fetchpriority="auto" decoding="async" class="transition-opacity duration-500 w-full h-full object-cover opacity-0"></div></div><div class="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-gradient-to-t from-black/90 via-black/70 to-black/30 group-hover:from-black/95 group-hover:via-black/75 transition-all duration-500" aria-hidden="true"></div><div class="relative z-10 p-5 sm:p-6 md:p-7 lg:p-8 space-y-3 sm:space-y-4"><div class="flex items-start gap-3 sm:gap-4"><span class="inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-xl bg-white/10 backdrop-blur-sm p-2.5 sm:p-3 flex-shrink-0 border border-white/20 group-hover:bg-purple-500/30 group-hover:border-purple-400/50 group-hover:shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(168,85,247,0.5)] transition-all duration-300"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-graduation-cap w-5 h-5 sm:w-6 sm:h-6 text-white drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.3)] group-hover:drop-shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(168,85,247,0.8)] transition-all duration-300"><path d="M21.42 10.922a1 1 0 0 0-.019-1.838L12.83 5.18a2 2 0 0 0-1.66 0L2.6 9.08a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.832l8.57 3.908a2 2 0 0 0 1.66 0z"></path><path d="M22 10v6"></path><path d="M6 12.5V16a6 3 0 0 0 12 0v-3.5"></path></svg></span><h3 class="text-xl sm:text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-white leading-tight drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">STEM Education</h3></div><p class="text-sm sm:text-base md:text-lg text-gray-100 leading-relaxed drop-shadow-[0_2px_6px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] line-clamp-3 sm:line-clamp-none">Inspiring the next generation through hands-on astronomy experiences, connecting celestial wonders to scientific principles.</p><a class="inline-flex items-center text-sm sm:text-base text-white font-semibold bg-white/10 hover:bg-white/20 backdrop-blur-sm px-4 py-2.5 rounded-lg border border-white/20 hover:border-white/40 group-hover:translate-x-1 transition-all duration-300 hover:shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(168,85,247,0.4)] mt-2" href="/workshops">Join Workshops<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-arrow-right w-4 h-4 ml-2 flex-shrink-0 group-hover:translate-x-1 transition-transform duration-300"><path d="M5 12h14"></path><path d="m12 5 7 7-7 7"></path></svg></a></div></div><div class="relative flex flex-col justify-end min-h-[380px] sm:min-h-[420px] md:min-h-[450px] shadow-xl rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl overflow-hidden group hover:shadow-2xl transition-all duration-500 hover:scale-[1.02]" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px);"><div class="absolute inset-0 z-0"><div class="relative overflow-hidden w-full h-full"><div class="absolute inset-0 bg-gray-200 dark:bg-gray-800 animate-pulse" aria-label="Loading image..."></div><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dzozfbeop/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_800,c_limit/v1754340183/WhatsApp_Image_2025-06-21_at_22.10.11_da909689_yn1ndr.jpg" srcset="https://res.cloudinary.com/dzozfbeop/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_400,c_limit/v1754340183/WhatsApp_Image_2025-06-21_at_22.10.11_da909689_yn1ndr.jpg 400w,
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    https://res.cloudinary.com/dzozfbeop/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_1200,c_limit/v1754340183/WhatsApp_Image_2025-06-21_at_22.10.11_da909689_yn1ndr.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, 800px" alt="Community Building illustration" width="800" height="600" loading="lazy" fetchpriority="auto" decoding="async" class="transition-opacity duration-500 w-full h-full object-cover opacity-0"></div></div><div class="absolute inset-0 z-[1] bg-gradient-to-t from-black/90 via-black/70 to-black/30 group-hover:from-black/95 group-hover:via-black/75 transition-all duration-500" aria-hidden="true"></div><div class="relative z-10 p-5 sm:p-6 md:p-7 lg:p-8 space-y-3 sm:space-y-4"><div class="flex items-start gap-3 sm:gap-4"><span class="inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-xl bg-white/10 backdrop-blur-sm p-2.5 sm:p-3 flex-shrink-0 border border-white/20 group-hover:bg-purple-500/30 group-hover:border-purple-400/50 group-hover:shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(168,85,247,0.5)] transition-all duration-300"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-users w-5 h-5 sm:w-6 sm:h-6 text-white drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.3)] group-hover:drop-shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(168,85,247,0.8)] transition-all duration-300"><path d="M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2"></path><circle cx="9" cy="7" r="4"></circle><path d="M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87"></path><path d="M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75"></path></svg></span><h3 class="text-xl sm:text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-white leading-tight drop-shadow-[0_2px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]">Community Building</h3></div><p class="text-sm sm:text-base md:text-lg text-gray-100 leading-relaxed drop-shadow-[0_2px_6px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] line-clamp-3 sm:line-clamp-none">Fostering a nationwide community of stargazers through regular workshops, star parties, and collaborative projects.</p><a class="inline-flex items-center text-sm sm:text-base text-white font-semibold bg-white/10 hover:bg-white/20 backdrop-blur-sm px-4 py-2.5 rounded-lg border border-white/20 hover:border-white/40 group-hover:translate-x-1 transition-all duration-300 hover:shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(168,85,247,0.4)] mt-2" href="/about">Meet Our Community<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-arrow-right w-4 h-4 ml-2 flex-shrink-0 group-hover:translate-x-1 transition-transform duration-300"><path d="M5 12h14"></path><path d="m12 5 7 7-7 7"></path></svg></a></div></div><div class="relative flex flex-col justify-end min-h-[380px] sm:min-h-[420px] md:min-h-[450px] shadow-xl rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl overflow-hidden group hover:shadow-2xl transition-all duration-500 hover:scale-[1.02]" style="opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px);"><div class="absolute inset-0 z-0"><div class="relative overflow-hidden w-full h-full"><div class="absolute inset-0 bg-gray-200 dark:bg-gray-800 animate-pulse" aria-label="Loading image..."></div><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dzozfbeop/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_800,c_limit/v1753111783/IMG_8131_bpzebn.jpg" srcset="https://res.cloudinary.com/dzozfbeop/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_400,c_limit/v1753111783/IMG_8131_bpzebn.jpg 400w,
    https://res.cloudinary.com/dzozfbeop/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_800,c_limit/v1753111783/IMG_8131_bpzebn.jpg 800w,
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