This is a special "Dark Sky" Star Party, held in the "Dark Phase" of the Moon. With the Moon absent from the sky dimmer objects are revealed their glory.
It is an especially good time to view Nebulae, Clusters, Double Stars, Individual Stars, possible Comets, possible Meteors, etc .
What planets are in the sky on October 26, 2013: http://www.almanac.com/astronomy/rise/PA/Tarentum/2013-10-26
It is an especially good time to view Nebulae, Clusters, Double Stars, Individual Stars, possible Comets, possible Meteors, etc .
What planets are in the sky on October 26, 2013: http://www.almanac.com/astronomy/rise/PA/Tarentum/2013-10-26
What will you see?
See a regions of space where stars are being born, catch a dazzling views of the planets and marvel at our Milky Way Galaxy's finest clusters and nebulae.
When: Wagman Star Parties start at dusk.
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Tom's Press Release:
GLENSHAW, Pa. (October 7, 2013) -- See large clusters of stars, beautiful colored double stars without interference from the Moon, and view the planets Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune. It’s all part of the show during October Dark Sky Star Party sponsored by the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh.
Wagman Star Party starts Saturday, October 26 at 6:25 PM, EDT at Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory, Deer Lakes Regional Park, Frazer Township, Pa., near the village of Russellton in northeastern Allegheny County and some 18 miles from Pittsburgh.
This is an opportunity for amateur astronomers, students and the general public to observe the wonders autumn skies and watch the Last Quarter Moon rise at 12:39 AM, EDT. Enjoy the views of the Andromeda Galaxy and Double Cluster in Perseus through the telescopes at the Observatory. This is the last of the regularly scheduled Public Star Parties at Wagman Observatory for 2013.
Did you get a new telescope recently and don't know how to use it? Bring it along and members of the AAAP will help!
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. The public should call 724-224-2510 for more information.
For media use only contact Tom Reiland at 412-487-8326 in the evening.
See the AAAP web page for more details at: www.3ap.org
The 400 members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh invite the public to Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory. Nearly 58,000 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.
2013 Schedule for Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory
Feb 16 WINTERFEST
Apr 19,20
May 17,18
Jun 14,15
Jul 12,13
Aug 9,10
Sep 14
Sep 21 Moonrise Star Party
Oct 12
Oct 26 Dark Sky Star Party
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2013
Location:
Wagman Observatory
225 Kurn Road
Tarentum, PA 15084-3205
