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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
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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.
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/
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/
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/
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/
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 )
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/
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/
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/
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.
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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.
Presentation at 7:45pm with night sky observing to follow
Rain Date: October 10, 2020
3AP Contact: Rich Dollish ( rmdollish@verizon.net )
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/
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/
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/