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Westmoreland Happenings – Oct. 5 and Beyond
October 3, 2018

https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/14140961-74/westmoreland-happenings-oct-5-and-beyond


Stargazing Party Planned at Greenlick Run Lake
October 1, 2018

https://triblive.com/aande/moreaande/14135757-74/stargazing-party-planned-at-greenlick-run-lake


Star Party Planned for Beechwood Park in Monroeville
September 10, 2018

https://triblive.com/local/monroeville/14066677-74/star-party-planned-for-beechwood-park-in-monroeville


Top 10 Things to do with Kids in Pittsburgh in September
August 30, 2018

Top 10 things to do with kids in Pittsburgh in September


What’s Happening: Week of Aug. 15
August 15, 2018

https://thealmanac.net/life-culture/whats_happening/what-s-happening-week-of-aug/article_2dfc9e62-9992-11e8-bb8d-cfcbd4e2dfdb.html


Libraries: Week of Aug. 15
August 15, 2018

https://thealmanac.net/life-culture/whats_happening/libraries-week-of-aug/article_c52e64f0-9f0f-11e8-bb22-3749ae0e9b23.html


Annual Perseids shower offers chance to see meteor display
August 10, 2018

https://www.heraldstandard.com/new_today/annual-perseids-shower-offers-chance-to-see-meteor-display/article_5d4f3bb8-6198-57fb-940b-5901c54ce8e0.html


Entertainment Planner: Aug. 9-22
August 9, 2018

https://triblive.com/aande/moreaande/13954723-74/entertainment-planner-aug-9-22


Deer Lakes ‘Star Parties’ offer views of the cosmos
April 17, 2018

http://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13545854-74/deer-lakes-star-parties-offer-views-of-the-cosmos


Party with the stars at Wagman Observatory
April 17, 2018

http://triblive.com/aande/moreaande/13546361-74/party-with-the-stars-at-wagman-observatory


Check out these stargazing parties across Pa. in July
July 3, 2017

http://www.pennlive.com/wildaboutpa/2017/07/stargazing_parties_in_july_obs.html


Jupiter and its moons will highlight Washington Township stargazing event
April 9, 2017

http://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/12151130-74/jupiter-and-its-moons-will-highlight-washington-township-stargazing-event


Beyond the city lights: stargazing in Pittsburgh
March 15, 2017

Beyond the city lights: stargazing in Pittsburgh


WCCF awards $6,000 in grants to local charities
November 14, 2016

http://www.observer-reporter.com/20161114/wccf_awards_6000_in_grants_to_local_charities


Perseid Meteor Shower to light up Western PA sky
July 25, 2016

http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/10836686-74/meteor-association-shower


Let’s talk about science: Observe the wonders of the universe
July 7, 2016

http://www.post-gazette.com/life/my-generation/2016/07/07/Let-s-talk-about-science-Observe-the-wonders-of-the-universe/stories/201607070021


Serene spots to stare at the stars, stroll through the garden can be found in Allegheny County
Jun 24, 2016

http://www.timesonline.com/community/travel/serene-spots-to-stare-at-the-stars-stroll-through-the/article_5d22f5ca-3836-11e6-b061-bf60e7c59d02.html


Notices (Star Party)
June 24, 2016

http://www.observer-reporter.com/20160624/notices


Amateur astronomers to hold Mercury transit viewing
May 4, 2016

http://www.observer-reporter.com/20160504/amateur_astronomers_to_hold_mercury_transit_viewing


Ross native’s photo featured in stamp collection
April 29, 2016

http://triblive.com/mobile/10392922-96/dieterich-service-park


The Hot List of events for the coming weekend
March 17, 2016

http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2016/03/17/The-hot-list-of-events-for-the-coming-weekend-54/stories/201603170123


Stargazing: Mars and Saturn
March 15, 2016

http://www.post-gazette.com/life/my-generation/2016/03/15/Stargazing-Mars-and-Saturn/stories/201603150014


Deer Lakes Park driller to limit light for astronomers
October 15, 2015

http://triblive.com/mobile/9269528-96/park-range-drilling


Public invited to 2 Pittsburgh-area viewings of lunar eclipse
September 25, 2015

http://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2015/09/25/Public-invited-to-2-Pittsburgh-area-viewings-of-lunar-eclipse/stories/201509250299


Calling all astronomy lovers to the Dark Sky Star Party
August 31, 2015

http://www.nextpittsburgh.com/events/calling-astronomy-lovers-dark-sky-star-party/


Perseids 2015: View The Perseid Meteor Shower In NYC, LA And More; Best Spots And Tips
August 11, 2015

http://www.ibtimes.com/pulse/perseids-2015-view-perseid-meteor-shower-nyc-la-more-best-spots-tips-2049078


To party with the stars, head to a local observatory
August 8, 2015

http://www.post-gazette.com/life/2015/08/08/star-party-Wagman-Observatory-Deer-lakes-Park-Frazer-Mingo-Cree-park-Observatory-Washing-County-Venetia/stories/201508080001


Observatories, gatherings welcome amateur astronomers
June 6, 2015

http://triblive.com/mobile/8442606-96/says-star-park


Bonhams sale offers items that have been to the moon and back
April 18, 2015

http://www.post-gazette.com/news/science/2015/04/18/Bonhams-sale-offers-items-that-have-been-to-the-moon-and-back/stories/201504180015


Earth Hour will darken Pittsburgh’s skyline Saturday
March 27, 2015

http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2015/03/27/Earth-Hour-will-darken-Pittsburgh-s-skyline-tonight/stories/201503280038


Wednesday’s lunar eclipse highlights looming astronomical delights
October 7, 2014

http://www.post-gazette.com/news/science/2014/10/07/Moons-on-the-rise/stories/201410070003


Night at the museums: Adults get to play at Pittsburgh’s cultural spots
September 24, 2014

http://triblive.com/mobile/6772889-96/says-library-art


Renaissance Hotels Kicks Off A Summer of Discovery With Third Annual Global Day of Discovery
June 12, 2014

http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtravel/article/Renaissance-Hotels-Kicks-Off-A-Summer-of-Discovery-With-Third-Annual-Global-Day-of-Discovery-20140612


A tranquil scene belies Deer Lakes Park drilling debate
April 27, 2014

http://www.post-gazette.com/local/north/2014/04/28/A-tranquil-scene-belies-Deer-Lakes-Park-drilling-debate/stories/201404280083


Rain in Pittsburgh region threatens to spoil ‘blood moon’ eclipse
April 12, 2014

http://triblive.com/mobile/5932027-96/moon-clouds-eclipse


Mingo park observatory opens for star parties on Friday, Saturday
June 13, 2013

http://www.post-gazette.com/local/south/2013/06/13/Mingo-park-observatory-opens-for-star-parties-on-Friday-Saturday/stories/201306130256


Comet PanSTARRS will appear in skies above Pittsburgh this month, but will we see it?
March 8, 2013

http://www.post-gazette.com/news/science/2013/03/08/Comet-PanSTARRS-will-appear-in-skies-above-Pittsburgh-this-month-but-will-we-see-it/stories/201303080146


Venus to trace path across face of sun
June 5, 2012

http://www.post-gazette.com/news/science/2012/06/05/Venus-to-trace-path-across-face-of-sun/stories/201206050224


Google Pittsburgh brings its virtual telescope to Lawrenceville urban star party
July 28, 2010

http://www.popcitymedia.com/innovationnews/lesliepark072810.aspx


Weekend Hotlist (PSO Presents Gustav Holst’s “The Planets”)
March 18, 2010

http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2010/03/18/Weekend-Hotlist-11/stories/201003180395


Stargazers make a night of it: Observatory at Mingo Creek park offers heavenly view
June 4, 2009

http://www.post-gazette.com/local/south/2009/06/04/Stargazers-make-a-night-of-it/stories/200906040432


Astronomer warns global warming worsens
March 28, 2008

http://elnuevodiario.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=96449


Amateur astronomers tracked Sputnik in its pioneering orbit 50 years ago
October 3, 2007

http://www.post-gazette.com/news/science/2007/10/03/Amateur-astronomers-tracked-Sputnik-in-its-pioneering-orbit-50-years-ago/stories/200710030282


Asteroid named to honor astronomer from Shaler

March 24, 2004

http://www.post-gazette.com/local/north/2004/03/24/Asteroid-named-to-honor-astronomer-from-Shaler/stories/200403240179?pgpageversion=pgevoke

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