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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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There will be a presentation at 8:00pm with observing to follow. This event takes place in Millennial Park.
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/
There will be a presentation at 7:00pm with observing to follow.
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/
Exact times and additional details TBD…
3AP Coordinator: Fred Klein ( ffk@fredkleinastro.com )
Information for 3AP Volunteers: Those with scopes can drive onto the runway to setup.
Directions to Hillman SP Radio Control Airport/Airfield:
From the North (Beaver)
Take PA-18 south
Turn Left at Light in Florence onto Steubenville Pike Continue 1.5 miles on Steubenville Pike Turn Left on Haul Road Continue 1.7 miles on Haul Road (Gravel and Asphalt Road) Turn Right on Kramer Road (Gravel Road) Continue 0.7 miles on Kramer Road and turn left into entrance of Hillman State Park Model Airfield Follow gravel road to airfield at top of hill.
**Please note that once you enter Hillman State Park, follow signage for Radio Control Model Airport to find Hillman State Park Model Airfield.
From the South (Burgettstown and Washington)
Take PA-18 north
Turn Right at Light in Florence onto Steubenville Pike Continue 1.5 miles on Steubenville Pike Turn Left on Haul Road Continue 1.7 miles on Haul Road (Gravel and Asphalt Road) Turn Right on Kramer Road (Gravel Road) Continue 0.7 miles on Kramer Road and turn left into entrance of Hillman State Park Model Airfield Follow gravel road to airfield at top of hill.
**Please note that once you enter Hillman State Park, follow signage for Radio Control Model Airport to find Hillman State Park Model Airfield.
From East (Pittsburgh)
Take US-22 West
Take the PA-18 exit for Florence/Burgettstown Turn Left at Light onto PA-18 North Turn Right at Light onto Steubenville Pike Continue 1.5 miles on Steubenville Pike Turn Left on Haul Road Continue 1.7 miles on Haul Road (Gravel and Asphalt Road) Turn Right on Kramer Road (Gravel Road) Continue 0.7 miles on Kramer Road and turn left into entrance of Hillman State Park Model Airfield Follow gravel road to airfield at top of hill.
**Please note that once you enter Hillman State Park, follow signage for Radio Control Model Airport to find Hillman State Park Model Airfield.
From West (Weirton and Steubenville)
Take US-22 East
Take the PA-18 exit for Florence/Burgettstown Turn Left onto PA-18 North Turn Right at Light onto Steubenville Pike Continue 1.5 miles on Steubenville Pike Turn Left on Haul Road Continue 1.7 miles on Haul Road (Gravel and Asphalt Road) Turn Right on Kramer Road (Gravel Road) Continue 0.7 miles on Kramer Road and turn left into entrance of Hillman State Park Model Airfield Follow gravel road to airfield at top of hill.
**Please note that once you enter Hillman State Park, follow signage for Radio Control Model Airport to find Hillman State Park Model Airfield.
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 )
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/
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
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/