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Join us for an informal 5 week session on Weds evenings to learn about General Astronomy.  Topics include reading the weather, using telescopes, finding night sky objects, observing the Moon along with insight on enjoying the night sky from the local area.  Use of the Naylor telescopes available - weather dependant.
Students are provided with a copy of The Petersen Field Guide Stars and Planets 4th Ed. by Pascaloff, an Edmund Star and Planet Locator planisphere along with an ESSO Star Chart.   In addition to NASA related and instructor developed handouts.
Please contact Jim at -> president@astrohbg.org for details.
 

Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern

Location: Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center and Observatory
670 Observatory Drive
Lewisberry, PA 17339

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Information for Visitors

Location Details

Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center and Observatory
The Naylor Observatory is located at 670 Observatory Dr. in Lewisberry, PA. GPS coordinates: 40 08 57 N -76 53 42 W Our gravel driveway is next to the two brick columns marking our neighbor's paved driveway. Be careful of crossing the road lane when turning into the driveway, as there is a blind spot there due to the road rise. Also - be on the lookout for deer. The observatory driveway is gravel and runs uphill to the observatory buildings. There is no on-street parking. Please use dim and/or parking lights only while on the Observatory property and park on the grass on the left side of our driveway. All visitors are asked to stop in and sign in at the Asper Classroom Building before proceeding to the telescopes. Members are typically on hand to direct visitors and to help answer any questions. As this is a working observatory, please no running or roughhousing on the grounds or near the equipment. Parents, please be mindful of your child's location. Observing is an outdoor activity and the grounds are uneven with a short (approx 20 yrd) walk uphill from the classroom to the telescope observatories. The evening and night temperatures tend to be colder than in the day, especially in the Spring and Fall seasons. While a classroom building with restroom facilities is available on-site, the observatories are open and non-heated spaces. Please dress accordingly.

670 Observatory Drive
Lewisberry, PA 17339
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Notes:
When on Observatory Drive, look for a large white sign that has our name and address on it. There are also two driveways, one that is paved and one that is stone. The stone driveway leads to the observatory grounds.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sun 10/20/2024
6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Eastern
Public observing night at Naylor Observatory Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center and Observatory
670 Observatory Drive
Lewisberry, PA
Sat 11/2/2024
6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Eastern
ASH Members Observing Night Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center and Observatory
670 Observatory Drive
Lewisberry, PA
Mon 11/11/2024
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern
ASH General meeting Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center and Observatory
670 Observatory Drive
Lewisberry, PA
Sun 11/17/2024
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Eastern
Public observing night at Naylor Observatory Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center and Observatory
670 Observatory Drive
Lewisberry, PA