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

May 2026
Public Starwatch

May 16 @ 8:10 pm - 10:30 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.
The event opens at 8:10 PM with Pre Star Watch Activities /followed by the Star Watch at 8:35 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/
June 2026
BMAA Monthly Meeting

June 3 @ 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 on "Star Trackers" by John Urbanchuk.

This 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.

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

June 13 @ 8:45 pm - 11:00 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.
The event opens at 8:45 PM with Pre Star Watch Activities /followed by the Star Watch at 9:15 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/
July 2026
BMAA Monthly Meeting: “Electronically Assisted Astronomy” by Gary Sprague

July 1 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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

BMAA Monthly Meeting

In addition to our regular agenda items there will be a Special Presentation on "Electronically Assisted Astronomy" by Gary Sprague

This 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.

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

July 18 @ 8:45 pm - 11:00 pm

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

Public Starwatch

ATTENTION: This "Make-Up Star Watch" has now been changed to CANCELLED due to impending meteorological gloom and doom on Saturday, July 18th.

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.
The event opens at 8:45 PM with Pre Star Watch Activities /followed by the Star Watch at 9:15 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. Cancellations, if any, will be communicated here by 5:00 PM on the day of the event. Cloud/Raindate Saturday July 18th Same times.

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/
August 2026
Outreach Event – Solar Eclipse Watch

August 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Marina Visitor Center 1 Harrisburg School Rd., Quakertown, PA

Outreach Event

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.

Will 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!

As 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.

For 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.

Stop by any time during the eclipse window, no registration required!

Partial Eclipse begins: 1:09 PM
Eclipse visible with eclipse glasses: 1:12 PM
Maximum Eclipse (7.69%): 1:52 PM
Partial Eclipse ends: 2:35 PM
Outreach Event -Perseid Meteor Watch

August 12 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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

Outreach Event

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.
The event opens at 8:00 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. 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.

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
BMAA Monthly Meeting: Binocular Stargazing by Gary Sprague

September 2 @ 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 on "Binoculars Stargazing" by Gary Sprague. Bring your own binos and share your experience using them with the group!

This 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.

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

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/
November 2026
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/

May 2026

Public Starwatch

June 2026

BMAA Monthly Meeting

Public Starwatch

July 2026

BMAA Monthly Meeting: “Electronically Assisted Astronomy” by Gary Sprague

CANCELLED – Public Starwatch

August 2026

Outreach Event – Solar Eclipse Watch

Outreach Event -Perseid Meteor Watch

September 2026

BMAA Monthly Meeting: Binocular Stargazing by Gary Sprague

Public Starwatch-International Observe the Moon Night

October 2026

Public Starwatch

November 2026

Public Starwatch

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