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AAAP COVID-19 Update

In response to the national emergency caused by the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the AAAP has suspended the 2020 public star party season. Full details on observatory restrictions for club members can be found at https://3ap.org/2020/05/covid-19-restrictions/.

2020 General Meetings: Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8, Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13

2020 Mingo Star Parties: Apr 24 & 25; May 15 & 16; Jun 19 & 20; Jul 17 & 18; Aug 7 & 8; Sep 11 & 12; Oct 23 & 24; Nov 14

2020 Wagman Star Parties: Apr 3 & 4; May 1, 2, 29 & 30; Jun 26 & 27; Jul 24 & 25; Aug 21 & 22; Sep 5 & 26; Oct 10 & 24; Nov 7

Please  Note: Alternate views of events (such as calendar view) are available by clicking the drop-down next to the word ‘Agenda’.

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June – September 2020 Jun – Sep 2020
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Jun
13
Sat
2020
CANCELLED Kunkle Park Star Party
Tickets
Jun 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled.  
PLEASE NOTE: Star Parties Will Begin At Sunset, not the time listed on the calendar.

3AP Contact: Terry Trees ( TreesT@comcast.net )

Directions: Kunkle Park is located behind the Washington Township Municipal Building. For GPS users, that’s 285 Pine Run Church Road, Apollo, PA 15613. (Near the State Police barracks on Route 66.) GPS users can also insert the following coordinates: 40 degrees, 32.92 minutes north latitude, 79 degrees, 36.26 minutes west longitude.

This year, we will try a new observing site in the park. We will set up our telescopes in the new parking lot behind the refreshment stand/restroom building.

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Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
Jun
19
Fri
2020
CANCELLED Mingo Star Party
Tickets
Jun 19 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm

UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled.  
For more information, please visit our Star Party link at:
https://3ap.org/resources/star-parties

Mingo Observatory Phone: (724)348-6150

Please Note: Safe solar observing begins approximately 2 hours prior to the event start time, with a break until dark sky observing begins.

For Moonset, Moonrise, and Sunset times, please visit the Time and Date website at:
https://www.timeanddate.com/

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Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
Jun
20
Sat
2020
CANCELLED Mingo Star Party
Tickets
Jun 20 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm

UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled.  
For more information, please visit our Star Party link at:
https://3ap.org/resources/star-parties

Mingo Observatory Phone: (724)348-6150

Please Note: Safe solar observing begins approximately 2 hours prior to the event start time, with a break until dark sky observing begins.

For Moonset, Moonrise, and Sunset times, please visit the Time and Date website at:
https://www.timeanddate.com/

Read more
Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
Jun
26
Fri
2020
CANCELLED Wagman Star Party
Tickets
Jun 26 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm

UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled.  
For more information, please visit our Star Party link at:
https://3ap.org/resources/star-parties

Wagman Observatory Phone: (724)224-2510

For Moonset, Moonrise, and Sunset times, please visit the Time and Date website at:
https://www.timeanddate.com/

Read more
Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
Jun
27
Sat
2020
CANCELLED Wagman Star Party
Tickets
Jun 27 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm

UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled.  
For more information, please visit our Star Party link at:
https://3ap.org/resources/star-parties

Wagman Observatory Phone: (724)224-2510

For Moonset, Moonrise, and Sunset times, please visit the Time and Date website at:
https://www.timeanddate.com/

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Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
Jul
11
Sat
2020
CANCELLED Laurel Hill Scenic View Overlook Star Party
Tickets
Jul 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled.  
Exact times and additional details TBD…

Overnight Accommodations
Volunteers who sign-up in advance will have access to free overnight accommodations on both Friday and Saturday nights. If interested, please contact the 3AP coordinator.

3AP Coordinator: Mike Christensen ( acslvchair@yahoo.com )

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Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
Jul
17
Fri
2020
CANCELLED Mingo Star Party
Tickets
Jul 17 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm

UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled.  
For more information, please visit our Star Party link at:
https://3ap.org/resources/star-parties

Mingo Observatory Phone: (724)348-6150

Please Note: Safe solar observing begins approximately 2 hours prior to the event start time, with a break until dark sky observing begins.

For Moonset, Moonrise, and Sunset times, please visit the Time and Date website at:
https://www.timeanddate.com/

Read more
Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
Jul
18
Sat
2020
CANCELLED Mingo Star Party
Tickets
Jul 18 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm

UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled.  
For more information, please visit our Star Party link at:
https://3ap.org/resources/star-parties

Mingo Observatory Phone: (724)348-6150

Please Note: Safe solar observing begins approximately 2 hours prior to the event start time, with a break until dark sky observing begins.

For Moonset, Moonrise, and Sunset times, please visit the Time and Date website at:
https://www.timeanddate.com/

Read more
Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
Jul
24
Fri
2020
CANCELLED Wagman Star Party
Tickets
Jul 24 @ 8:45 pm – 11:45 pm

UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled.  
For more information, please visit our Star Party link at:
https://3ap.org/resources/star-parties

Wagman Observatory Phone: (724)224-2510

For Moonset, Moonrise, and Sunset times, please visit the Time and Date website at:
https://www.timeanddate.com/

Read more
Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
Jul
25
Sat
2020
CANCELLED Kunkle Park Star Party
Tickets
Jul 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled.  
PLEASE NOTE: Star Parties Will Begin At Sunset, not the time listed on the calendar.

3AP Contact: Terry Trees ( TreesT@comcast.net )

Directions: Kunkle Park is located behind the Washington Township Municipal Building. For GPS users, that’s 285 Pine Run Church Road, Apollo, PA 15613. (Near the State Police barracks on Route 66.) GPS users can also insert the following coordinates: 40 degrees, 32.92 minutes north latitude, 79 degrees, 36.26 minutes west longitude.

This year, we will try a new observing site in the park. We will set up our telescopes in the new parking lot behind the refreshment stand/restroom building.

Read more
Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
CANCELLED Wagman Star Party
Tickets
Jul 25 @ 8:45 pm – 11:45 pm

UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled.  
For more information, please visit our Star Party link at:
https://3ap.org/resources/star-parties

Wagman Observatory Phone: (724)224-2510

For Moonset, Moonrise, and Sunset times, please visit the Time and Date website at:
https://www.timeanddate.com/

Read more
Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
Aug
7
Fri
2020
CANCELLED Mingo Star Party
Tickets
Aug 7 @ 8:45 pm – 11:45 pm

UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled.  
For more information, please visit our Star Party link at:
https://3ap.org/resources/star-parties

Mingo Observatory Phone: (724)348-6150

Please Note: Safe solar observing begins approximately 2 hours prior to the event start time, with a break until dark sky observing begins.

For Moonset, Moonrise, and Sunset times, please visit the Time and Date website at:
https://www.timeanddate.com/

Read more
Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
Aug
8
Sat
2020
CANCELLED Mingo Star Party
Tickets
Aug 8 @ 8:45 pm – 11:45 pm

UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled.  
For more information, please visit our Star Party link at:
https://3ap.org/resources/star-parties

Mingo Observatory Phone: (724)348-6150

Please Note: Safe solar observing begins approximately 2 hours prior to the event start time, with a break until dark sky observing begins.

For Moonset, Moonrise, and Sunset times, please visit the Time and Date website at:
https://www.timeanddate.com/

Read more
Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
Aug
21
Fri
2020
CANCELLED Wagman Star Party
Tickets
Aug 21 @ 8:15 pm – 11:45 pm

UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled.  
For more information, please visit our Star Party link at:
https://3ap.org/resources/star-parties

Wagman Observatory Phone: (724)224-2510

For Moonset, Moonrise, and Sunset times, please visit the Time and Date website at:
https://www.timeanddate.com/

Read more
Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
Aug
22
Sat
2020
CANCELLED Wagman Star Party
Tickets
Aug 22 @ 8:15 pm – 11:45 pm

UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled.  
For more information, please visit our Star Party link at:
https://3ap.org/resources/star-parties

Wagman Observatory Phone: (724)224-2510

For Moonset, Moonrise, and Sunset times, please visit the Time and Date website at:
https://www.timeanddate.com/

Read more
Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
Aug
29
Sat
2020
CANCELLED Kunkle Park Star Party
Tickets
Aug 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled.  
PLEASE NOTE: Star Parties Will Begin At Sunset, not the time listed on the calendar.

3AP Contact: Terry Trees ( TreesT@comcast.net )

Directions: Kunkle Park is located behind the Washington Township Municipal Building. For GPS users, that’s 285 Pine Run Church Road, Apollo, PA 15613. (Near the State Police barracks on Route 66.) GPS users can also insert the following coordinates: 40 degrees, 32.92 minutes north latitude, 79 degrees, 36.26 minutes west longitude.

This year, we will try a new observing site in the park. We will set up our telescopes in the new parking lot behind the refreshment stand/restroom building.

Read more
Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
Sep
5
Sat
2020
CANCELLED Homewood Cemetery Star Party
Tickets
Sep 5 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Presentation at 7:45pm with night sky observing to follow
Rain Date: October 10, 2020

3AP Contact: Rich Dollish ( rmdollish@verizon.net )

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Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
CANCELLED Wagman Star Party
Tickets
Sep 5 @ 7:45 pm – 11:45 pm

For more information, please visit our Star Party link at:
https://3ap.org/resources/star-parties

Wagman Observatory Phone: (724)224-2510

For Moonset, Moonrise, and Sunset times, please visit the Time and Date website at:
https://www.timeanddate.com/

Read more
Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
Sep
11
Fri
2020
CANCELLED Mingo Star Party
Tickets
Sep 11 @ 7:45 pm – 11:45 pm

For more information, please visit our Star Party link at:
https://3ap.org/resources/star-parties

Mingo Observatory Phone: (724)348-6150

Please Note: Safe solar observing begins approximately 2 hours prior to the event start time, with a break until dark sky observing begins.

For Moonset, Moonrise, and Sunset times, please visit the Time and Date website at:
https://www.timeanddate.com/

Read more
Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
Sep
12
Sat
2020
CANCELLED Mingo Star Party
Tickets
Sep 12 @ 7:45 pm – 11:45 pm

For more information, please visit our Star Party link at:
https://3ap.org/resources/star-parties

Mingo Observatory Phone: (724)348-6150

Please Note: Safe solar observing begins approximately 2 hours prior to the event start time, with a break until dark sky observing begins.

For Moonset, Moonrise, and Sunset times, please visit the Time and Date website at:
https://www.timeanddate.com/

Read more
Categories: Star Parties & Festivals
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Wagman Observatory

225 Kurn Road
Tarentum, PA 15084
724-224-2510
40.627°, -79.813°

Mingo Park Observatory

1 Shelter 10 Road
Finleyville, PA 15332
724-348-6150
40.211° -80.020°

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