Event

Join us for an informal 6 week public course on Introductory Observational Astronomy.
The sessions meet at the Naylor Observatory, followed by observing with the Naylor telescopes  - weather dependent.
  
The Weds evening session will cover topics such as reading the weather, using telescopes, finding night sky objects, observing the Moon along with insight on enjoying the night sky from the local area.
  
The course is open to those age 14 and over. In addition to NASA related and instructor developed handouts, attendees 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.   

There is a $40 fee for this course. For registration or additional information, please contact Bob Young -> youngbob2@aol.com.

 

 

Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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

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

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.

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

Sat 3/21/2026
7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern
ASH Messier Marathon Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center and Observatory
670 Observatory Drive
Lewisberry, PA
Sun 3/29/2026
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern
Public observing night at Naylor Observatory
Wed 4/1/2026
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern
Intro to Astronomy class Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center and Observatory
670 Observatory Drive
Lewisberry, PA
Wed 4/8/2026
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern
Intro to Astronomy class Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center and Observatory
670 Observatory Drive
Lewisberry, PA