Event
The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh invites you to a Star Party at Wagman Observatory, located in Deer Lakes Park, 225 Kurn Rd, Tarentum, PA 15084, Allegheny County, PA. Phone #: 724-348-6150 .
We have chosen the following dates for the 2019 Star Party Season at Wagman Obs as of April 15, 2018
Total Lunar Eclipse Party on Jan 20, 2019 (Sunday)
April 13, Saturday and April 27, Saturday.
May 17 and 18 (Fri & Sat),
June 7 & 8 (Fri & Sat)
July 12 & 13 (Fri & Sat),
August 9 & 10 (Fri & Sat),
Sep 6 & 7 (Fri & Sat), Sep 21 (Sat)
Oct 5 (Sat) and Oct 19 (Sat), Nov 2 (Sat) Mid-Autumn SP and end of the season.
Date:
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Time: 8:45 p.m.
- 11 p.m.
Eastern
Location:
Wagman Observatory
225 Kurn Road
Tarentum, PA 15084-3205
Information for Visitors
Location Details
Wagman Observatory
Wagman Observatory
225 Kurn Road, Tarentum, PA 15084 Phone 724-224-2510
Latitude 40.627 degrees N, Longitude -79.813 degrees W
Notes:
Typical Wagman Star Party Events Include:
* Night sky viewing through two permanently mounted club-owned telescopes and various portable member-owned telescopes
* Educational posters and displays to explore throughout the building
* Night sky tours
Additional Information:
Parking is available across from the main entrance and on the observatory grounds. Please be sure to follow the instructions provided by the parking attendant. Please turn off headlights and use Parking Lights, when turning off of the main road. 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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