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Upper Dublin Lutheran Church 411 Susquehanna Rd, Ambler, United States
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Outreach Event
Nockamixon Lake Park Tohickon Boat Launch, FQGR+J4 Ottsville, Pennsylvania, PA, United StatesOutreach EventFull Moon Walk: Strawberry Moon The walk will start and end at the fishing pier, followed by moon viewing. Free event - Registration required at the following site: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/full-moon-walk-strawberry-moon-2342
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Public Starwatch
Nockamixon Lake Park Tohickon Boat Launch, FQGR+J4 Ottsville, Pennsylvania, PA, United StatesPublic StarwatchOur next Star Watch is this Saturday June 21st at the Tohickon Boat Access area of Lake Nockamixon State Park.
You are welcome to come out with your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the sunset while we wait for darkness to fall. We will have some pre Star Watch programming starting around 8:45 PM.With the late sunsets around the Summer Solstice, We expect stargazing to commence closer to 9:15 PM. The public event ends at 11 PM.
BMAA members, wear your BMAA ID badge/lanyard, and you may stay later if you wish, after the public exits.There will be lots of summer constellations coming up in the sky along with some celestial treasures within. Most of the showpiece planets are in the daytime sky right now, but we should be able to show you a reddish/orange Mars which is very close to the bright star Regulus in the constellation Leo. Mars is pretty far away from us, so don't expect too much detail, but we should be able to notice the reddish disk of the planet. In June, Leo is almost due west and really does look a bit like a lion, with some imagination!
It should be a warm comfortable night. In addition to looking through club members telescopes, feel free to bring your own scopes and binoculars to the field to enjoy.
Please leave pets at home. Bug spray is not a bad idea!Please check this website for updates in case the weather leads to cancellation. Cancellations, if any, will be communicated here by 5:00 PM on the day of the event.
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BMAA Monthly Meeting
Upper Dublin Lutheran Church 411 Susquehanna Rd, Ambler, United StatesBMAA Monthly MeetingGary Sprague, BMAA Co-Vice President - Topic: Telescopes: The Astronomer's Tool
This presentation will review the history of the telescope, provide useful terminology, definitions and calculations for different telescope types and review steps to build your own reflecting telescope starting with a round piece of glass. No matter your experience you are sure to find it useful and informative.
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Public Starwatch
Nockamixon Lake Park Tohickon Boat Launch, FQGR+J4 Ottsville, Pennsylvania, PA, United StatesPublic StarwatchDue to the poor weather conditions, TONIGHT PUBLIC STARWATCH @ Nockamixon State Park has been POSTPONED TO JULY 26th. from 8:30 to 11:00 pm . Check our Calendar and Events […]
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Public Starwatch
Nockamixon Lake Park Tohickon Boat Launch, FQGR+J4 Ottsville, Pennsylvania, PA, United StatesPublic Starwatch-----7/26 STARWATCH has been CANCELED------ Public Starwatch @ Nockamixon State Park from 8:30 to 11:00 pm has been canceled due to bad weather. Check our Calendar and Events page for […]
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Outreach Event
Upper Dublin Public Library 520 Virginia Dr, Fort Washington, United StatesOutreach EventLECTURE: Eclipses, Auroras and Comets, Oh My!
by Dwight Dulsky
2024 was an incredible year featuring three major astronomical events for astronomers. These are jaw dropping sights that don’t happen that often, and to have these bucket list items appear right in our backyards is very rare. Our astronomers are constantly watching the skies and recording these special happenings year-round. We will revisit these three unique events and tell the backstory of how they occur and what we do to capture them in stunning detail. While most people sleep, the Universe unfolds a beautiful tableau during the night.Presenter: For the past 20 years, Dwight Dulsky of the Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association has worked on school and community outreach programming among numerous regional organizations teaching children and adults about the wonders of the night sky. Most recently, with the Astronomical Society of the Pacific providing Solar Eclipse safety information in 2024.
Register to attend at the Upper Dublin Library Website
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BMAA Monthly Meeting
Upper Dublin Lutheran Church 411 Susquehanna Rd, Ambler, United StatesBMAA Monthly MeetingSummer social/picnic
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Public Starwatch
Nockamixon Lake Park Tohickon Boat Launch, FQGR+J4 Ottsville, Pennsylvania, PA, United StatesPublic StarwatchJoin us for a public Starwatch event (rain date August 23rd)
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BMAA Monthly Meeting
Upper Dublin Lutheran Church 411 Susquehanna Rd, Ambler, United StatesBMAA Monthly MeetingSpecial presentation: Getting started in astrophotography
In addition to our regular agenda items John Urbanchuk and Eric Colon, two members of our club, will present advice and tips for beginning and intermediate astrophotographers. How to get started and lessons learned from the perspective of relatively new astrophotographers. -
Public Starwatch
Nockamixon Lake Park Tohickon Boat Launch, FQGR+J4 Ottsville, Pennsylvania, PA, United StatesPublic StarwatchJoin us for a Star Watch at the Tohickon Boat Launch parking lot. Participation is free and open to the public. Our astronomers will have telescopes available to look through and will be on hand to answer questions. (no rain date)
Bring binoculars or your own telescopes if you have them. We ask that you leave your pets at home for the safety and comfort of other participants and to prevent potential damage to delicate equipment.
Starwatches take place in the grassy median between the two upper parking tiers. Please park facing away from this grassy area to reduce glare from headlights.
Participants are welcome to arrive around 7:00 for pre-Star Watch activities while we wait for darkness. Stargazing will commence closer to 7:45 PM, and end at 10:30 PM.
Please check this website for updates in case the weather leads to postponement. Postponements, if any, will be communicated here by 5:00 PM on the day of the event.*** Club Members, please wear your BMAA ID badge/lanyard ****
Use of laser pointers is limited and restricted to trained Club Members and Park Resource Rangers. If you see any member of the public using a laser pointer, please report that to either Rachel or a one of the Resource Rangers from the park.
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Outreach Event
Temple University Ambler Campus 580 Meetinghouse Rd,, Ambler, United StatesOutreach EventUPDATE: Due to the predicted 100% cloud cover, BMA2 will not participate to this event.
Join us for a public Starwatch from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm, on Saturday Sep. 27, held during the Temple University Camp Out Event in Ambler.
Before you go check our guidelines on Starwatch Etiquette at https://bma2.org/starwatch-etiquette/
If you plan to spend the night at the Temple Organized campout, please be advised that it is an all-weather event and will be held rain or shine. Pets, alcohol and smoking are prohibited.
Overnight Camp Out Event Information, free pre-registration and details can be found at the Temple Camp Out Event web site: https://ambler.temple.edu/community/temple-ambler-campout.