Event
Come join the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh for solar viewing through the observatory's 10" refractor telescope, followed by a night of looking at the stars through the 10" or the observatory's 24" Ritchey-Chrétien telescope. Visitors of all ages are welcome to tour the observatory, watch a planetarium show, or listen to presentations on a variety of astronomy related topics. There are also activities for children and many of our members set up their own personal scopes for additional viewing opportunities.
Date:
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Time: 6:30 p.m.
- 11 p.m.
Eastern
Location:
Mingo Creek Park Observatory
1 Shelter 10 Road
Finleyville, PA 15332
Finleyville, PA 15332
Information for Visitors
Location Details
Mingo Creek Park Observatory
Mingo Creek Park Observatory
1 Shelter 10 Road,
Finleyville, PA 15332
Phone 724-348-6150
Mingo Creek Park Observatory is atop Mansion Hill Road Extension, beyond Shelter 10.
Latitude 40.211 degrees, Longitude -80.020 degrees, Declination -9 degrees
Map and Directions: http://www.co.washington.pa.us/documentcenter/view/199
Notes:
Typical Mingo Star Party Events Include:
* Safe Solar Viewing through permanently mounted solar telescopes
* Night sky viewing through two permanently mounted club-owned telescopes and various portable member-owned telescopes
* Planetarium shows/movies on various astronomy topics, virtual night-sky tours, and guest lectures in the Richard Y. Haddad Planetarium's domed-roof theater
* Children's "Story Time" and science demonstrations on various astronomy topics (such as how comets are made)
* Self-paced activities and observing challenges in the newly redesigned "Command Center" Activity Zone with opportunities to earn rewards by completing the Astronomy Passport program
* Short educational films on monthly astronomy topics playing on a loop in educational center
* Member-submitted photos from the Kevin J. Brunelle Astrophotography Contests shown on a looping slideshow
* Interactive educational posters, globes of the planets, 3D and tactile displays, asteroid and space shuttle tile samples, and more to explore throughout the entire building
Additional Information:
Park along the Observing Hill Road. Please turn off headlights and use Parking Lights, between Shelter 10 and the Observatory. 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.
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