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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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New Moon
New Moon
Aug 1 all-day
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Bethel Park Public Library Star Party
8:00 pm
Bethel Park Public Library Star Party
Aug 17 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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
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
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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Chartiers-Houston Community Library Star Party
7:30 pm
Chartiers-Houston Community Library Star Party
Aug 31 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Presentation at 7:45pm, sky viewing to follow 3AP Contact: Tim Kelly (t.m.kelly349@gmail.com)
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