This is an opportunity for amateur astronomers, students antod the general public to observe the wonders autumn skies through the telescopes at the Observary.
Looking to buy a telescope, accessories, star charts and books? Wagman Observatory is the place to start. We'll have free handouts, guides and booklets to point visitors in the right direction.
The Star Parties will be held WEATHER PERMITTING.
For more information:
1. AAAP web page - www.3ap.org
2. AAAP Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Amateur-Astronomers-Association-of-Pittsburgh/114188205266611
3. Wagman observatory phone - 724-224-2510
The members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh invite the public to Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory. Nearly 60,000 people have visited the observatory since its opening in 1987. Come and see what they've discovered and you've been missing.
Admission is free, though we gladly accept donations to cover the cost of operation. To reach Wagman Observatory, follow the Orange Belt (accessible from Routes 8 and 28) to Deer Lakes Park, near Russellton. Follow the road through the Park for 1.2 miles and turn left on to the Observatory grounds. Please use parking lights only when you drive through the gate.
For additional directions or to check on the weather conditions, please call the observatory at 724-224-2510. If you get our voice mail or a busy signal, keep trying. We receive many calls for information just before and during the star parties.
Date: Saturday, 9/27/2014
Location: Wagman Observatory, 225 Kurn Road, Tarentum, PA 15084-3205