Join 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/
"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.
Join us for an Informal Starwatch event at Kahir Community Center & Mosque in Phoenixville 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
In addition to our regular agenda items we will have a special presentation by Oleg Shargorodsky, a club member, who will discuss “How to Acquire Remotely.”
The image of the Angel Nebula (NGC 2170) in constellation Monoceros shown here was Acquired remotely, and processed in PixInsight, LRGB+Ha: 24.5 hours by Oleg.
Join 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/
BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.
Show-and-tell: In addition to our regular agenda, this meeting is an opportunity for members and visitors to share their latest gadgets, astroimages, other great equipment and even experiences.
If you plan to attend in person, please use the entrance to the right of the main entrance, look for the yellow and black BMAA sign.
In addition to our regular agenda items we will have our Holiday social! The evening will include a quiz on "Important Dates in Astronomy" by our Vice-President Gary Sprague. Bring a snack or dish to share.
This meeting is in-person only.
Please use the main entrance, look for the yellow and black BMAA sign.
ON LINE ONLY Meeting! Please use the Zoom link on the Events page.
In addition to our regular agenda items we will have a special presentation titled "Deep and Deeper - NASA Space Telescopes: Seeing Better and Deeper Across Space and Time" by John Conrad, NASA/JPL Ambassador.
Beginning with an overview of the critical role of infrared observation for Astronomy and Cosmology, NASA’s major platforms are quickly reviewed. Three of NASA’s space telescopes – Hubble, James Webb, and the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman – are described, with an emphasis on the use of their infrared instruments for ever clearer and deeper views through the cosmos toward the dawn of the universe. Highlights of their most recent achievements are featured. Since the 1990s, these telescopes have enabled a revolution in not only astronomy – but also physics on both large and small scales, and cosmology.
Please note: this meeting will be ON-LINE ONLY. Please use the Zoom link on the Events page
BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting. In addition to our regular agenda items there will be a Special Presentation: “Origins of Cosmology from Ancient Greece to Galileo” – by Bill duBell & Jim Cook
Please use the entrance to the right of the main entrance, look for the yellow and black BMAA sign.
Join 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.
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.
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/
Join us for a presentation by Dwight Dulsky, NASA Ambassador and BMA2 Outreach Coordinator titled “How we Know – Creative ways astronomers explore the Universe".
Over time, astronomers have unlocked many secrets of the universe in very clever and unique ways. In this hour, we will discover how we have come to know some of the great mysteries of the Universe.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration with the library is required to guarantee a seat.
Link to the Wissahickon Valley Public Library Ambler Branch and pre-register for this free event @ https://www.wvpl.org/bucks-mont-astronomy-program-ambler
BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.
In addition to our regular agenda items there will be a Special Presentation: "Demonstration on Image Post-processing" by James Cahill.
Please use the entrance to the right of the main entrance, look for the yellow and black BMAA sign.
