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Dress warm and join us for an evening under the night sky at the Naylor Observatory.
ASH members will be on hand to show you night sky objects using the site telescopes.
A warm classroom along with a restroom are available.

***PLEASE NOTE***  We are only open when the sky is clear enough to use the telescopes. Clouds or rain will force us to cancel the observing session. We will announce the cancellation on our website and the Naylor Observatory Facebook page or call 717-938-6041 for a
recorded status message 45 minutes before sunset.

For more info please visit our website www.astrohbg.org

Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024

Time: 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Eastern

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

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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.

670 Observatory Drive
Lewisberry, PA 17339
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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

Sun 10/20/2024
6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Eastern
Public observing night at Naylor Observatory Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center and Observatory
670 Observatory Drive
Lewisberry, PA
Sat 11/2/2024
6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Eastern
ASH Members Observing Night Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center and Observatory
670 Observatory Drive
Lewisberry, PA
Mon 11/11/2024
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern
ASH General meeting Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center and Observatory
670 Observatory Drive
Lewisberry, PA
Sun 11/17/2024
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Eastern
Public observing night at Naylor Observatory Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center and Observatory
670 Observatory Drive
Lewisberry, PA