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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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July – September 2019 Jul – Sep 2019
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Jul
28
Sun
2019
Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower
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Jul 28 – Jul 29 all-day

July 28-29 – Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The Delta Aquarids is an average shower that can produce up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by debris left behind by comets Marsden and Kracht. The shower runs annually from July 12 to August 23. It peaks this year on the night of July 28 and morning of July 29. The waning crescent moon will not be too much of a problem this year. The skies should be dark enough for what could be a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Aquarius but can appear anywhere in the sky.

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Murrysville Community Park Star Party
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Jul 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Exact times and locations are still TBD

3AP Contact: Bill Moutz (sailboat25@verizon.net)

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Aug
1
Thu
2019
New Moon
Tickets
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 is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.

Source: http://www.seasky.org/astronomy/astronomy-calendar-2019.html

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Sto-Rox Library (PRIVATE LECTURE)
Tickets
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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Aug
9
Fri
2019
Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation
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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 highest point above the horizon in the morning sky. Look for the planet low in the eastern sky just before sunrise.

Source: http://www.seasky.org/astronomy/astronomy-calendar-2019.html

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Wagman Star Party
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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)224-2510

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

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Mingo Star Party
Tickets
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 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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Aug
10
Sat
2019
Wagman Star Party
Tickets
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)224-2510

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

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Mingo Star Party
Tickets
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 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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Aug
12
Mon
2019
Perseids Meteor Shower
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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 discovered in 1862. The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The nearly full moon will block out most of the fainter meteors this year but the Perseids are so bright and numerous that it could still be a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus but can appear anywhere in the sky.

Source: http://www.seasky.org/astronomy/astronomy-calendar-2019.html

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Aug
15
Thu
2019
Full Moon
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Aug 15 all-day

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. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Sturgeon Moon because the large sturgeon fish of the Great Lakes and other major lakes were more easily caught at this time of year. This moon has also been known as the Green Corn Moon and the Grain Moon.

Source: http://www.seasky.org/astronomy/astronomy-calendar-2019.html

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Aug
17
Sat
2019
Bethel Park Public Library Star Party
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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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Aug
23
Fri
2019
Moraine State Park Star Party
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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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Aug
24
Sat
2019
Laurel Hill Scenic View Overlook Star Party
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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: Mike Christensen

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Aug
30
Fri
2019
New Moon
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Aug 30 all-day

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 is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.

Source: http://www.seasky.org/astronomy/astronomy-calendar-2019.html

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Aug
31
Sat
2019
Chartiers-Houston Community Library Star Party
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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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Sep
6
Fri
2019
Wagman Star Party
Tickets
Sep 6 @ 7:45 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)224-2510

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

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Sep
7
Sat
2019
Wagman Star Party (Dark Sky)
Tickets
Sep 7 @ 7:45 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)224-2510

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

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Sep
9
Mon
2019
Neptune at Opposition
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Sep 9 all-day

September 9 – Neptune at Opposition. The blue giant planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. It will be brighter than any other time of the year and will be visible all night long. This is the best time to view and photograph Neptune. Due to its extreme distance from Earth it will only appear as a tiny blue dot in all but the most powerful telescopes.

Source: http://www.seasky.org/astronomy/astronomy-calendar-2019.html

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Sep
13
Fri
2019
AAAP Meeting @ TBD
Tickets
Sep 13 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

General Business Meeting
Guest speaker and topic: Siska De Baerdemaeker presents (TBD)

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

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Finleyville, PA 15332
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40.211° -80.020°

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