- Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 20:13
Visit the Mingo Creek Park Observatory, for a free public star party. (Donations gladly received to continue sharing the sky.)Weather permitting view stars, planets, nebula, Iridium Flares, ISS Passes, free planetarium show, etc. Events begin at dusk and end around 10 or 11 pm.
A star party is an invitation to anyone wishing to enjoy and learn more about the wonders of the night sky.
At a star party, Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh (AAAP) members setup their personal telescopes and operate the large fixed observatory telescopes and offer visitors the opportunity to view celestial objects. Visitors can bring their own scopes to take advantage of viewing conditions at the site. Other use the occasion to simply view the stars and planets with their own eyes.
Star parties begin just before sunset. Celestial events such as meteors, comets or an Aurora Borealis often make our public star parties memorable events.
At AAAP star parties our members are happy to answer questions about astronomy, advise on telescope selection, or help guests set up and align their telescope.
2013 Star Party Schedule at Mingo Creek Park Observatory
• May 17, 18
• June 14, 15
• July 12, 13
• August 9, 10
• September 7, 28
• October 12, 26
• November 9 - Bundle Up Starfest
For more information on AAAP activities and membership, visit www.3ap.org.
