Name: Public Starwatch
Start: 2026-11-07T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-07T22:00:00+00:00
Location: Nockamixon Lake Park

September 2026
Public Starwatch-International Observe the Moon Night

September 19 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Nockamixon Lake Park Tohickon Boat Launch, FQGR+J4 Ottsville, Pennsylvania, PA, United States

Public Starwatch

Join us for a Star Watch-International Observe the Moon Night 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.

The event opens at 7:00 PM with Pre-Moon Watch Activities followed by viewing the Moon through telescopes at 7:30 PM. The Moon Watch ends at 10:00 PM.

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/
October 2026
BMAA Monthly Meeting: Smart Telescopes: Technology and Experiences

October 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Upper Dublin Lutheran Church 411 Susquehanna Rd, Ambler, United States

BMAA Monthly Meeting

BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.
In addition to our regular agenda items there will be a Special Presentation "Smart Telescopes: Technology and Experiences" by Co-VP John Urbanchuk.

Smart telescopes appear to have taken the amateur astronomy world by storm. Rapid advances in optic design and product development led by ZWO Seestar line and DwarfLabs Dwarf 3, Dwarf Mini and recently introduced Draco are making astronomy in general and astrophotography in particular more available to a wider audience enticed by reasonable cost of entry and ease of use. This presentation led by BMAA Co-VP John Urbanchuk will describe current smart telescope technology, review the pros and cons of smart telescopes, and discuss what new technologies may be on the horizon. The Dwarf Mini donated to BMAA and various Seestar models will be demonstrated by BMAA members. The presentation will end with a group discussion aimed at answering the question “ what would you most like to see in a new smart telescope”?
Please use the entrance to the right of the main entrance, look for the yellow and black BMAA sign
Public Starwatch

October 10 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Nockamixon Lake Park Tohickon Boat Launch, FQGR+J4 Ottsville, Pennsylvania, PA, United States

Public Starwatch

CANCELED: Unfortunately, due to unfavorable weather forecast, this Starwatch has been CANCELED
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/
Outreach Event

October 17 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Temple University Ambler Campus 580 Meetinghouse Rd,, Ambler, United States

Outreach Event

BMA2 is participating in this annual event organized by Temple University. Volunteers from our club will be on campus with telescopes and information relative to the club and to the hobby. This is the Sept. 19 rescheduled event. Registration is required.
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.
November 2026
BMAA Monthly Meeting: The Palomar Observatory

November 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Upper Dublin Lutheran Church 411 Susquehanna Rd, Ambler, United States

BMAA Monthly Meeting

BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.
In addition to our regular agenda items there will be a Special Presentation "The Palomar Observatory" by Don Knabb.

Please use the entrance to the right of the main entrance, look for the yellow and black BMAA sign
Public Starwatch

November 7 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Nockamixon Lake Park Tohickon Boat Launch, FQGR+J4 Ottsville, Pennsylvania, PA, United States

Public Starwatch

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/

September 2026

Public Starwatch-International Observe the Moon Night

October 2026

BMAA Monthly Meeting: Smart Telescopes: Technology and Experiences

Public Starwatch

Outreach Event

November 2026

BMAA Monthly Meeting: The Palomar Observatory

Public Starwatch

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