PennDot has opened Route 88 south of Finleyville where it had been closed between Patterson and Ginger Hill Roads in time for today’s Mingo Observatory Bundle Up Star Fest star party at Mingo Observatory. http://wp.3ap.org/2015/11/bundle-up-star…vember-14-2015/
It is you last chance in 2015 to view Late Autumn sky with the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh at the Mingo Observatory Bundle Up Starfest, Saturday, November 14, 2015. Address: Mingo Observatory, 1 Shelter 10 Road, Nottingham Township, PA 15301 40.2110 N, 80.0190 W Donations Accepted For more information and group pre-registration, 724-384-6150 or MingoSPCoordinator@3ap.org. Read more →
From the Guide Star:
Sundogs to Supernova, Rainbows to Rigel,
Expect Vivid Images At KJB Photo Contest
Considering the often poor sky conditions in this area, it’s often amazing the AAAP’s astrophotographers obtain so many great celestial images. In fact, AAAP members now how to be ready at a moment’s notice when a rare “photo-op” appears in the night or daytime skies. Read more →
The members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh invite the public to Wagman Observatory, Saturday, November 7, 2015, for the Mid-Autumn Star Party. Read more →