Date: Saturday, 9/13/2014
Location: Wagman Observatory, 225 Kurn Road, Tarentum, PA 15084-3205
Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh
Wagman Star Party 9/13/2014 (Dark Sky)
Saturday, 9/13/2014
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Sunset: 7:33 PM -
Moon -
What's in the Sky this evening?
Information for Visitors:
2014 Wagman Star Party Schedule
March 8 Wagman Winterfest
April 4 – 5
May 2 – 3
June 6 – 7
July 11 – 12 (Moonrise)
Aug 1 – 2 29 – 30
Sept 13 (Dark Sky) – 27
Oct 11 (Moonrise)
Nov 1
2014 Wagman Observatory Schedule Brochure (PDF, 1.11 MB)
Location Details
Wagman Observatory
Wagman Observatory 225 Kurn Road, Tarentum, PA 15084 Phone 724-224-2510 Latitude 40.627 degrees N, Longitude -79.813 degrees W
Wagman Observatory 225 Kurn Road, Tarentum, PA 15084 Phone 724-224-2510 Latitude 40.627 degrees N, Longitude -79.813 degrees W
225 Kurn Road
Tarentum,
PA
15084-3205
Notes:
Typical Wagman Star Party Events Include:
* Night sky viewing through two permanently mounted club-owned telescopes and various portable member-owned telescopes
* Educational posters and displays to explore throughout the building
* Night sky tours
Additional Information:
Parking is available across from the main entrance and on the observatory grounds. Please be sure to follow the instructions provided by the parking attendant. Please turn off headlights and use Parking Lights, when turning off of the main road. Handicapped Parking is available next to the Observatory Building.
The observatory has no running water but does have a park style handicapped accessible outdoor restroom.
Smoking/Vaping is Prohibited, not only inside but also outside on the observatory grounds. Smoke damages the delicate telescope optics.
No Alcohol is permitted on the observatory grounds.
* Night sky viewing through two permanently mounted club-owned telescopes and various portable member-owned telescopes
* Educational posters and displays to explore throughout the building
* Night sky tours
Additional Information:
Parking is available across from the main entrance and on the observatory grounds. Please be sure to follow the instructions provided by the parking attendant. Please turn off headlights and use Parking Lights, when turning off of the main road. Handicapped Parking is available next to the Observatory Building.
The observatory has no running water but does have a park style handicapped accessible outdoor restroom.
Smoking/Vaping is Prohibited, not only inside but also outside on the observatory grounds. Smoke damages the delicate telescope optics.
No Alcohol is permitted on the observatory grounds.
Contact Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh for more information.