The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commissionhas reopened the Saxonburg Blvd. Bridge in Indiana Twp., Allegheny County which had closed March 2015. http://www.indianatownship.com/closures.asp
Wagman Observatory
Mid-Autumn Star Party, Wagman Observatory, November 7, 2015
The members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh invite the public to Wagman Observatory, Saturday, November 7, 2015, for the Mid-Autumn Star Party. [Read more…] about Mid-Autumn Star Party, Wagman Observatory, November 7, 2015
Pittsburgh Stargazing AAAP October 17, 2015, Star Parties: Wagman Observatory and Mingo Observatories
The members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh invite the public to Mingo Observatory and Wagman Observatory, Saturday, October 17, 2015. Get to know the Autumn Sky under a large (30% illumination) waxing crescent Moon. [Read more…] about Pittsburgh Stargazing AAAP October 17, 2015, Star Parties: Wagman Observatory and Mingo Observatories
Pittsburgh Stargazing: AAAP October 3, 2015, Star Parties at Wagman Observatory and Mingo Observatory
The weather for tonight’s star parties is indicating 100% Cloud Cover. Our telescopes do not see through the clouds. It would be typical for the Wagman Star Party to cancel under these circumstances. The Mingo Planetarium can run indoor programming and is more likely not to be cancelled. Please check back for updates. This should be updated again by 4 PM. 2PM Update. As of 4PM, there are no updates since the last one stating 100% cloud cover anticipated.
Sunday, September 27, 2015, Supermoon, Lunar Eclipse Wagman Star Party and Mingo Star Party
On Sunday night the 27th enjoy the total eclipse of this year’s Super Moon also known as a Blood Moon at AAAP’s Observatories. The event is free (donations greatly appreciated) and open to the public. The Mingo Planetarium presentations will occur regardless of weather, however, outdoor eclipse observation at Mingo Observatory and Wagman Observatory is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather.
Pittsburgh Stargazing AAAP Star Parties: Wagman Observatory and Mingo Observatory, AAAP September 19, 2015 ~ ~ International Observe the Moon Night ~ National Fall Astronomy Day ~~
The members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh invite the public to Mingo Observatory and Wagman Observatory, Saturday, September 19, 2015. Enjoy the clear skies of late summer.
It is our partner the Astronomical League‘s Fall Astronomy Day and International Observe the Moon Night.