AAAP telescope volunteers will be out in force on Sunday, June 10, 2018, 9- 11 PM at the Schenley Overlook Star Party, sponsored by Pittsburgh City Parks, Park Rangers. ( Schenley Overlook = 40.43081,-79.94584 ) All ages are welcome to enjoy this night enjoying the sky. If you would like help learning how to set-up and use your own telescope or binoculars, please feel free to bring them and arrive an hour early. This free event is being run by the Pittsburgh City Park Rangers. Park ordinances are enforced at all times. Leashed dogs are permissible but must be under the direct control of their owners, and must remain a minimum of 10 feet away from the telescope at all times. Weather make-up date is June 11.
Pittsburgh Chapter of International Dark Sky Association Meeting at Wagman Observatory on Thursday June 7th
The Pittsburgh Chapter of the International Dark Sky Association’s next meeting will be hosted by AAAP at Wagman Observatory on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 6:30PM. We’re hoping to discuss new streetlights and strategies for darker skies. Invite friends! Bring portable chairs, if you like. The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh supports dark skies and light pollution outreach. For additional information, please visit the Facebook Event Details page.
Emerald View Park Star Party, Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 9-11pm
Emerald View Star Party , 9 – 11 PM, Tuesday, May 29, 2018, is a free event is being run by the Pittsburgh City Park Rangers with the participation of Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh telescope operator volunteers. Park ordinances are enforced at all times. All ages event. Leashed dogs are permissible but must be under the direct control of their owners, and must remain a minimum of 10 feet away from the telescope at all times.If you would like help learning how to set-up and use your own telescope or binoculars, please feel free to bring them and arrive an hour early. AAAP telescope volunteers will share views through their telescopes.
Tuesday 5/29 (Emerald View)
Thursday 5/31 (Emerald View Makeup)
CANCELLED – Kunkle Star Party, Saturday, May 26, 2018
Kunkle Star Party is cancelled due to inclement weather
A public star gazing event is scheduled for 8 PM, Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Kunkle Park. Kunkle Park is located behind the Washington Township Municipal Building at 285 Pine Run Church Road, Washington, Twp., PA 15631. Look through the telescopes of Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh volunteers to view the craters and mountians of the Moon, Planets Venus and Jupiter, dissect double stars, see nebula, and more. Upcoming public nights at AAAP observatories include the Mingo Observatory June 8 and 9 Star Parties, Mingo Creek County Park, Washington County and the June 22 and 23 Wagman Observatory Star Parties, in Deer Lakes Park, Allegheny County.
AAAP Observatory Star Parties, May 18 and 19, 2018
The Saturday, May 19, 2018 Star Parties at both Wagman and Mingo Observatories are cancelled due to inclement weather.
The Friday, May 18, 2018 Star Party at Wagman Observatory is cancelled due to inclement weather.
AAAP invites the public to enjoy the spring skies and astronomy outreach this weekend at both the Wagman (8:45 PM) and Mingo (6:30 PM) Observatories on both Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19, nights. Enjoy the planet Jupiter and the Moon half a week past Full. Learn the constellations and bright stars. See distant nebula. View through the large observatory fixed telescopes and through the telescopes and big binoculars of our member volunteers on the the hill. Engage in stimulating discussion of astronomy topics. Learn about telescopes and astronomical observing. These events are free and open to the public. Donations to support continued outreach is appreciated. Check back here and on AAAP’s Facebook for updates including inclement weather and ground conditions. If in doubt, please call the observatory phone numbers listed below.
Wagman Observatory, 225 Kurn Road, Tarentum, PA 15084 Phone 724-224-2510, Latitude 40.627 degrees N, Longitude 79.813 degrees W .
Mingo Creek Park Observatory, 1 Shelter 10 Road, Finleyville, PA 15332 Phone 724-348-6150, Latitude 40.211 degrees, Longitude -80.020 degrees Declination -9 degrees.
International Dark Sky Assn.-Pittsburgh Chapter to be hosted by AAAP at Wagman Observatory, 6:30 PM, Thursday, June 7, 2018
The Pittsburgh Chapter of the International Dark Sky Association will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 7 at 6:30 pm at Wagman Observatory. We’re hoping to discuss new streetlights and strategies for darker skies. Invite friends! Bring portable chairs, if you like. The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh supports dark skies and light pollution outreach.