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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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2018 Jul August 2019 Sep 2020
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New Moon
New Moon
Aug 1 all-day
Tickets
August 1 – New Moon. The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 03:12 UTC. This[...]
Sto-Rox Library (PRIVATE LECTURE) 1:30 pm
Sto-Rox Library (PRIVATE LECTURE)
Aug 1 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Tickets
This is a private lecture. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the 3AP organizer. 3AP Organizer: Fred Klein ( ffk@fredkleinastro.com)
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Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation
Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation
Aug 9 all-day
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August 9 – Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation. The planet Mercury reaches greatest western elongation of 19.0 degrees from the Sun. This is the best time to view Mercury since it will be at its[...]
Wagman Star Party 8:30 pm
Wagman Star Party
Aug 9 @ 8:30 pm – 11:45 pm
Tickets
For more information, please visit our Star Party link at: http://wp.3ap.org/resources/star-parties/Wagman Observatory Phone: (724)224-2510For Moonset, Moonrise, and Sunset times, please visit the Time and Date website at:https://www.timeanddate.com/
Mingo Star Party 8:45 pm
Mingo Star Party
Aug 9 @ 8:45 pm – 11:45 pm
Tickets
For more information, please visit our Star Party link at: http://wp.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[...]
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Wagman Star Party 8:30 pm
Wagman Star Party
Aug 10 @ 8:30 pm – 11:45 pm
Tickets
For more information, please visit our Star Party link at: http://wp.3ap.org/resources/star-parties/Wagman Observatory Phone: (724)224-2510For Moonset, Moonrise, and Sunset times, please visit the Time and Date website at:https://www.timeanddate.com/
Mingo Star Party 8:45 pm
Mingo Star Party
Aug 10 @ 8:45 pm – 11:45 pm
Tickets
For more information, please visit our Star Party link at: http://wp.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[...]
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Perseids Meteor Shower
Perseids Meteor Shower
Aug 12 – Aug 13 all-day
Tickets
August 12-13 – Perseids Meteor Shower. The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle which was[...]
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Full Moon
Full Moon
Aug 15 all-day
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August 15 – Full Moon. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 12:30 UTC.[...]
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Bethel Park Public Library Star Party 8:00 pm
Bethel Park Public Library Star Party
Aug 17 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tickets
Presentation at 8:00pm, sky viewing to follow Please Note: This event will take place in Millennium Park 3AP Contact: Tim Kelly (t.m.kelly349@gmail.com)
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Moraine State Park Star Party 6:00 pm
Moraine State Park Star Party
Aug 23 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tickets
Additional details including exact times will be provided at a later date Rain Date is Aug 24th 3AP Organizer: Bill Moutz (sailboat25@verizon.net)
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Laurel Hill Scenic View Overlook Star Party 9:00 pm
Laurel Hill Scenic View Overlook Star Party
Aug 24 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tickets
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:[...]
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New Moon
New Moon
Aug 30 all-day
Tickets
August 30 – New Moon. The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 10:37 UTC. This[...]
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Chartiers-Houston Community Library Star Party 7:30 pm
Chartiers-Houston Community Library Star Party
Aug 31 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Tickets
Presentation at 7:45pm, sky viewing to follow 3AP Contact: Tim Kelly (t.m.kelly349@gmail.com)
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225 Kurn Road
Tarentum, PA 15084
724-224-2510
40.627°, -79.813°

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

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