Date: Friday, July 12, 2019
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Eastern
Location:
Mingo Creek Park Observatory
1 Shelter 10 Road
Finleyville, PA 15332
Finleyville, PA 15332
Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh
Mingo Star Party
Friday, July 12, 2019
Event
Information for Visitors
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Sunset: 8:51 PM -
Moon: Waxing Gibbous -
What's in the Sky this evening?
Instructions for the Public:
The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh invites you to a Star Party at Mingo Creek Park Observatory (Located in Mingo Creek Park, Mansion Hill Extension, past Shelter 10) in Washington County, PA. Phone #: 724-348-6150. Website www.3ap.org.
Mingo 2019 Star Party Schedule (Released 8/11/2018)
April 27, 6PM
May 24 & 25, 6:30 PM
June 21 & 22, 6::30 PM
July 12 & 13, 6:30 PM
August 9 & 10, 6:30 PM
September 20 & 21, 6 PM
October 25 & 26, 5 PM
November 9, 4:30 PM
The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh invites you to a Star Party at Mingo Creek Park Observatory (Located in Mingo Creek Park, Mansion Hill Extension, past Shelter 10) in Washington County, PA. Phone #: 724-348-6150. Website www.3ap.org.
Mingo 2019 Star Party Schedule (Released 8/11/2018)
April 27, 6PM
May 24 & 25, 6:30 PM
June 21 & 22, 6::30 PM
July 12 & 13, 6:30 PM
August 9 & 10, 6:30 PM
September 20 & 21, 6 PM
October 25 & 26, 5 PM
November 9, 4:30 PM
2018 Mingo Observatory Star Party Schedule Brochure 548 KB
2018 Wagman Observatory Star Party Schedule Brochure 307 KB
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
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.
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.