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SUMMARY:Public Starwatch
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe event opens at 8:10 PM with Pre Star Watch Activities /followed by the Star Watch at 8:35 PM. \nPlease 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. \nBefore 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/
URL:https://bma2.org/event/public-starwatch-13/
LOCATION:Nockamixon Lake Park\, Tohickon Boat Launch\, FQGR+J4 Ottsville\, Pennsylvania\, PA\, 18951\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Starwatch
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260603T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T210000
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.\nIn addition to our regular agenda items there will be a Special Presentation on “Star Trackers” by John Urbanchuk \n\nThis presentation will cover the basics of using a star tracker with a DSLR or small telescope. Star trackers are relatively simple devices that allow the astrophotographer to take images that avoid star trails. Best suited for DSLRs and wide angle or telescopic lenses. I will  describe what a star tracker is\, what is best at doing\, what to look for when buying one\, how to estimate exposure time before stars begin to track\, and polar alignment\, I also will discuss several popular star trackers and their price\, including the new smart telescopes and show some examples of the images I have taken with my trackers.\n\nPlease use the entrance to the right of the main entrance\, look for the yellow and black BMAA sign.
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting-18/
LOCATION:Upper Dublin Lutheran Church\, 411 Susquehanna Rd\, Ambler\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T204500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T230000
DTSTAMP:20260129T131531Z
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SUMMARY:Public Starwatch
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe event opens at 8:45 PM with Pre Star Watch Activities /followed by the Star Watch at 9:15 PM. \nPlease 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. \nBefore 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/
URL:https://bma2.org/event/public-starwatch-14/
LOCATION:Nockamixon Lake Park\, Tohickon Boat Launch\, FQGR+J4 Ottsville\, Pennsylvania\, PA\, 18951\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Starwatch
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260701T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260629T134015Z
CREATED:20251117T223149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T134015Z
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting: "Electronically Assisted Astronomy" by Gary Sprague
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.\nIn addition to our regular agenda items there will be a Special Presentation on “Electronically Assisted Astronomy” by Gary Sprague\nThis presentation will describe elements of Electronic Assisted Astronomy (EAA); what is it\, how it differs from “standard” astrophotography and its applications. EAA is an approach to real-time visual observing using analog and digital video cameras. It offers a different approach from standard astrophotography and can be less complicated and more affordable. Images are viewed in real time on a monitor or a computer. The presentation will describe typical equipment available and advantages of various approaches. \nPlease use the entrance to the right of the main entrance\, look for the yellow and black BMAA sign.
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting-19/
LOCATION:Upper Dublin Lutheran Church\, 411 Susquehanna Rd\, Ambler\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260718T204500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260718T230000
DTSTAMP:20260717T231524Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T231524Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Public Starwatch
DESCRIPTION:This “Make-Up Star Watch” has now been changed to CANCELLED due to impending meteorological gloom and doom on Saturday\, July 18th. \nJoin 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. \nThe event opens at 8:45 PM with Pre Star Watch Activities followed by the Star Watch at 9:15 PM. \nPlease 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. Cloud/Raindate Saturday July 18th Same times. \nBefore 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/
URL:https://bma2.org/event/public-starwatch-15/
LOCATION:Nockamixon Lake Park\, Tohickon Boat Launch\, FQGR+J4 Ottsville\, Pennsylvania\, PA\, 18951\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Starwatch
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260812T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260812T143000
DTSTAMP:20260724T145629Z
CREATED:20260724T145629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T145629Z
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SUMMARY:Outreach Event - Solar Eclipse Watch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Solar Eclipse Watch at the Marina Visitor Center of the Nockamixon State Park. Participation is free and open to the public; No registration required! Our astronomers will have telescopes available to look through safely and will be on hand to answer questions. \nWill you be in Mallorca on August 12? How about Greenland? If instead you’ll be right here in Pennsylvania\, you can still catch (a small piece of) today’s solar eclipse! \nAs we are near the edge of the path of this event\, we’ll be treated to an eclipse of .162 magnitude and 7.69% obscuration. We’ll get to see a small bite get taken out of the Sun. \nFor a more in-depth explanation\, plus safe solar viewing\, stop by the Marina Visitor Center between 1PM and 2:30PM! Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association and the park naturalist will be outside offering views of the Sun through safe viewing scopes\, glasses\, and other nifty devices. We’ll also have lots of information on eclipses\, Sunspots\, and answers to all your burning solar questions. \nStop by any time during the eclipse window\, no registration required! \n  \nPartial Eclipse begins: 1:09 PM \nEclipse visible with eclipse glasses: 1:12 PM \nMaximum Eclipse (7.69%): 1:52 PM \nPartial Eclipse ends: 2:35 PM
URL:https://bma2.org/event/outreach-event-solar-eclipse-watch/
LOCATION:Marina Visitor Center\, 1 Harrisburg School Rd.\, Quakertown\, PA\, 18951
CATEGORIES:Outreach Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260812T230000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203629Z
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SUMMARY:Outreach Event -Perseid Meteor Watch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Perseid Meteor 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. \nThe event opens at 8:00 PM \nPlease 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. Cloud/Raindate is Saturday Aug 15th Same times\, more emphasis on general Star Watching. \nBefore 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/
URL:https://bma2.org/event/public-starwatch-16/
LOCATION:Nockamixon Lake Park\, Tohickon Boat Launch\, FQGR+J4 Ottsville\, Pennsylvania\, PA\, 18951\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260902T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260902T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201417Z
CREATED:20251117T222101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T201417Z
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting: Binocular Stargazing by Gary Sprague
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.\nIn addition to our regular agenda items there will be a Special Presentation on “Binoculars Stargazing” by Gary Sprague. Bring your own binos and share your experience using them with the group! \nThis presentation will cover the use of binoculars for stargazing including a background of the development of binoculars\, elements of binocular design\, different types and their advantages. We will also cover parameters and definitions as well as design considerations and their utility. We will describe various approaches for using binoculars for astronomy. Finally\, we will describe commercially available binoculars and members will be encouraged to bring and demonstrate how they selected and use their own binoculars. \nPlease use the entrance to the right of the main entrance\, look for the yellow and black BMAA sign.
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting-17/
LOCATION:Upper Dublin Lutheran Church\, 411 Susquehanna Rd\, Ambler\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260129T133015Z
CREATED:20260129T133015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T133015Z
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SUMMARY:Public Starwatch-International Observe the Moon Night
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nPlease 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. \nBefore 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/
URL:https://bma2.org/event/public-starwatch-17/
LOCATION:Nockamixon Lake Park\, Tohickon Boat Launch\, FQGR+J4 Ottsville\, Pennsylvania\, PA\, 18951\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Starwatch
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261007T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260930T161828Z
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting: Smart Telescopes: Technology and Experiences
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.\nIn addition to our regular agenda items there will be a Special Presentation “Smart Telescopes: Technology and Experiences” by Co-VP John Urbanchuk.  \nSmart 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”?\nPlease use the entrance to the right of the main entrance\, look for the yellow and black BMAA sign.
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting-smart-telescopes-by-john-urbanchuk/
LOCATION:Upper Dublin Lutheran Church\, 411 Susquehanna Rd\, Ambler\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T220000
DTSTAMP:20261010T130725Z
CREATED:20260129T133246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T130725Z
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SUMMARY:Public Starwatch
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED: Unfortunately\, due to unfavorable weather forecast\, this Starwatch has been CANCELED \nJoin 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. \nPlease 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. \nBefore 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/
URL:https://bma2.org/event/public-starwatch-18/
LOCATION:Nockamixon Lake Park\, Tohickon Boat Launch\, FQGR+J4 Ottsville\, Pennsylvania\, PA\, 18951\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Starwatch
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261017T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261017T220000
DTSTAMP:20261014T224020Z
CREATED:20261014T224003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T224020Z
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SUMMARY:Outreach Event
DESCRIPTION:BMA2 is participating in the annual Ambler Temple Campout 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.\nThis is the Sept. 19 rescheduled event and registration is required.\nJoin us on Saturday Oct. 17th\, during the Temple University Camp Out Event in Ambler.\nBefore you go  \nIf 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. \nOvernight Camp Out Event Information\, free pre-registration and details can be found at the Temple Camp Out web site: https://ambler.temple.edu/community/temple-ambler-campout.
URL:https://bma2.org/event/outreach-event-ambleroct2026/
LOCATION:Temple University Ambler Campus\, 580 Meetinghouse Rd\,\, Ambler\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261104T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261104T210000
DTSTAMP:20261013T211023Z
CREATED:20261013T211023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T211023Z
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting: The Palomar Observatory
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.\nIn addition to our regular agenda items there will be a Special Presentation “The Palomar Observatory” by Don Knabb.  \n\nPlease use the entrance to the right of the main entrance\, look for the yellow and black BMAA sign.
URL:https://bma2.org/event/bmaa-monthly-meeting-palomar-observatory/
LOCATION:Upper Dublin Lutheran Church\, 411 Susquehanna Rd\, Ambler\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261107T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261107T220000
DTSTAMP:20260129T133412Z
CREATED:20260129T133412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T133412Z
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SUMMARY:Public Starwatch
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease 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. \nBefore 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/
URL:https://bma2.org/event/public-starwatch-19/
LOCATION:Nockamixon Lake Park\, Tohickon Boat Launch\, FQGR+J4 Ottsville\, Pennsylvania\, PA\, 18951\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Starwatch
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