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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260506T193000
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SUMMARY:BMAA Monthly Meeting - Demo on Image Processing using Pixinsight: Part 2 by James Cahill
DESCRIPTION:BMAA is inviting you to a scheduled Monthly Meeting.\nIn addition to our regular agenda items there will be a Special Presentation: “Image Processing using Pixinsight: Part 2”– by BMA2 Club member James Cahill” \nNote from James: “…we plan on demonstrating an entire workflow using Pixinsight. Because of this\, we recommend coming to the meeting in person as this will leverage the opportunity of our presentation by engaging us directly. I hope to see a good turnout\, especially those who want to start processing data from SeeStars!“ \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-demo-on-image-processing-using-pixinsight-part-2-by-james-cahill/
LOCATION:Upper Dublin Lutheran Church\, 411 Susquehanna Rd\, Ambler\, 19002\, United States
CATEGORIES:BMAA Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T201000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T223000
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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
CREATED:20260129T131319Z
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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
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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
CREATED:20260129T131749Z
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260812T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260812T230000
DTSTAMP:20260705T203629Z
CREATED:20260129T132340Z
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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
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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
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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:20261010T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T220000
DTSTAMP:20260129T133246Z
CREATED:20260129T133246Z
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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-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: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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