Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh

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Star Party

Wagman Total Lunar Eclipse Party

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Wagman Observatory will be open to the public for the Total Lunar Eclipse on Sunday night January 20 starting 10 PM until 2 AM. Totality lasts from 11:41 to 12:44 AM. Mid-eclipse is at 12:12 AM. Guests will also have the opportunity to observe other celestial wonders during this event.

The Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory is located in Deer Lakes Regional Park, Frazer Township, Pa., near the village of Russellton in northeastern Allegheny County and some 18 miles from Pittsburgh.

Looking to buy a telescope, accessories, star charts and books? Wagman Observatory is the place to start. We’ll have free handouts, guides and booklets to point visitors in the right direction.

The Lunar Eclipse Party will be held WEATHER PERMITTING. The public should call 724-224-2510 for more information.

Wagman Moonrise Star Party – Saturday, September 29th at 7:15pm

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Come see the planets Venus, Mars, Saturn and Jupiter. Watch the Moonrise at 10:10 PM. It’s all part of the show during the September Moonrise Star Party sponsored by the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh.

Observe the Hercules Cluster, the Ring Nebula and the Andromeda Galaxy. Uranus and Neptune will be available for observing later that evening. This event is scheduled for Saturday, September 29 starting about 7:15 PM EDT.

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Wagman Observatory Star Party – Saturday September 15th at 7:30pm

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Come see the planets Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, Mars and the Six Day Old Moon. It’s all part of the show during the September Star Party sponsored by the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh.

Observe the Hercules Cluster, the Ring Nebula and the Andromeda Galaxy. This event is scheduled for Saturday, September 15 starting about 7:30 PM EDT.

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Mingo Observatory Star Parties on September 7th & 8th

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UPDATE: Due to the threat of flooding in the park, Saturday’s event has been cancelled

 

The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh invites you to a Star Party at Mingo Creek Park Observatory (Located in Mingo Creek Park, Mansion Hill Extension, past Shelter 10) in Washington County, PA. Phone #: 724-348-6150

Dates: Friday & Saturday, September 7 & 8
Time of Safe Solar Observing: 6:00 PM
Time of Night Sky Observing: approximately 8:15 PM

Weather Permitting for Observing – Planetarium Presentations occur rain or shine

Star Party events in September will consist of the following:

* Safe observing of the Sun beginning approximately two hours before sunset.

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Mingo Observatory Star Parties on August 11th & 12th (Perseid Meteor Shower Watch)

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The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh invites you to a Star Party at Mingo Creek Park Observatory (Located in Mingo Creek Park, Mansion Hill Extension, past Shelter 10) in Washington County, PA. Phone #: 724-348-6150

Date: Saturday, August 11
Time of Safe Solar Observing: at 6:30 PM
Time of Night Sky Observing: approximately 8:45 PM

Weather Permitting for Observing – Planetarium Presentations occur rain or shine

The Star Party events on August 11 will consist of the following:

* Safe observing of the Sun beginning approximately two hours before sunset.

* After dusk observe the wonders of [Read more…] about Mingo Observatory Star Parties on August 11th & 12th (Perseid Meteor Shower Watch)