Public Starwatch
Public Starwatch
Due 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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Nockamixon Lake Park Tohickon Boat Launch, FQGR+J4 Ottsville, Pennsylvania, PA, United States
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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.
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BMAA Monthly Meeting
Upper Dublin Planetarium Sandy Run Middle School, 520 Twining Rd., Dresher, PA, United StatesBMAA Monthly MeetingVisit to the Upper Dublin Planetarium, in Sandy Run Middle School, Dresher, PA.
Prof. Kim Small will present "Using a Planetarium to Teach The Reason for the Season" - This session will demonstrate how the effects of the cause of the seasons can be visualized in the planetarium facility. Common misconceptions of the cause of the seasons will be discussed. We will explore the four important seasonal dates of equinoxes and solstices under the dome to make sense of seasonal changes based on the sun's path and position in the sky.
Please park in the main parking lot of the school, enter the main doors by the flagpole then follow the signs to the planetarium. Doors will open at 7:30pm.
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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)
Before you go please, check our guidelines and tips to ensure that your stargazing will be an enjoyable experience for you and alll those who will attend: https://bma2.org/starwatch-etiquette/
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Outreach Event
Bowman's Hill 1635 River Rd,, New Hope, PA, United StatesOutreach Event"21st Century Amateur Astronomy" by Dwight Dulsky, BMA2 Outreach Coordinator and NASA Ambassador.
Hosted by the Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
The Presentation will be over Zoom - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Please check the organizer website for the Zoom link.The face of amateur astronomy has changed dramatically over the past few years. Advances in optics, precision mounts, computerized cameras and tracking capabilities have all elevated the world of the backyard astronomer to new levels that rival what professional observatories were capable of just a few years ago. Amateur equipment and citizen science opportunities abound for ordinary people to make valuable contributions to the professional astronomical community. Whether just casually stargazing with friends or monitoring the skies for science, it is an exciting time we live in for amateur astronomers. We'll explore what it takes to get involved with observing the sky, along with showing some of the amazing astrophotos taken by the club members of the Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association.
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Outreach Event
Khair Community Center 1079 Egypt Rd, Phoenixville, United StatesOutreach EventJoin us for an Informal Starwatch event at Kahir Community Center & Mosque in Phoenixville 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM