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August 2009 - Astronomy and Rocketry Summer Camp Registration page Click Here
Astronomers - mirror finished. Mechanicals in construction astronomer Robert Houdart - possibly 2009 Germany 2003 in Torrance, California 1996 Astronomer Steve Swayze Public Star Party: Friday
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Morgan County Observatory The MCOF Public Star Parties will be held on Friday July 17,and 24, 2009 at 9:00 pm, at the Morgan County Observatory. There will be stargazing, refreshments, movies and hands on astronomy exhibits to entertain folks of all ages. The Observatory will be open whether the sky is cloudy or clear. Check this website for last minute cancellations due to severe weather conditions. To sign up for email notification of closing, Please email MCOF President |
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MCOF would like to get the message out that all of us as citizens and business owners can help prevent light pollution by using minimal outdoor lighting, keeping all lights pointed downward, utilizing timers and motion detectors for outdoor lighting and turning off unneeded lights at night. These measures save money and energy, besides protecting our night sky from light pollution. For more information see: |
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2009 Spring/Summer Calendar Viewing nights are Friday Evenings unless noted - Check website for cloudy/raindate
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Directions to Morgan County Observatory The Observatory is located on the grounds of the Greenwood Elementary School, 8989 Winchester Grade Rd (Rt 13), Berkeley Springs, West Virginia From Berkeley Springs: follow Rt 522 South 2 miles and take a left on Winchester Grade Rd (Rt 13), then travel 9 miles. The Greenwood Elementary School (8989 Winchester Grade Road) will be on the left. Go past the school and then park at the Observatory Parking lot next to the Observatory. From Winchester, Va.: follow route 522 North to Reynolds Rd (Liberty Gas Station on left). Make right turn and go 5 miles to end (Reynolds Rd changes to Winchester Grade Road at West Virginia state line.), then make right turn onto Winchester Grade Rd (Rt 13) and go 4 miles to the Observatory. For information call 304-258-1013 For more information, see the Star Parties
page or Star Parties Archive
and Upcoming events - Local Astronomy Groups Star Parties Morgan County Observatory - Public Star Party: May 15,and 22 at 8:30 pm. Analemma Society, Great Falls, Va Public Observing Sessions - Every Friday Night - Weather permitting National Air and Space Museum Events - Sky Meadows Public Observing Night: Saturday, April 25, 2009 Dusk to 11 pm. Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (Novac) Public Observing Session: April 25, May 23, June 20, July 18, Aug 22, Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 14, 21, Dec 12, 2009 at CM Crockett Park. Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 7, 2009 at Great Meadows State Park Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS) at CRC Center - Public Astronomical Observing Session - April 22, 2009 8:00 pm till ? Shenandoah Valley Stargazers (SVS) Public Observing Session: None Listed TriState Astronomers: none listed University of Maryland College Park, MD Public Observing Sessions - 5th and 20th of each month Meetings National Capital Astronomers and National Capital Astronomers Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 7:30 pm at the University of Maryland. Novac - Northern Virginia Astronomy Club May 17, 2009 (3rd sunday)- Meetings normally held 2nd Sunday of the month at 7:00 pm. Shenandoah Astronomical Society Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 7:00pm. - Club Meeting at Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown, Va. Meetings held 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm. Shenandoah Valley Stargazers No Meetings. TriState Astronomers Next meeting: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 7:30pm. in the WCBOE William Brish Planetarium. Westminster Astronomical Society Next meeting: May 13, 2009 at the Bear Branch Nature Center.at 7:30pm. The Links radio button contains links to 11 different topics which are listed below:
Astronomy Now Tonight's Sky Amazing Space's - Tonight's Sky requires Flash Player 7 Astronomy's - Sky Events This website allows you to see up to 52 weeks in advance. Sky & Telescope "This Week's Sky at a Glance" Star Gazer by - Jack Horkheimer, The International Edition The Sky This Week U.S. Naval Observatory Earth & Sky Tonight's Sky Night Sky Observer Robert Nugent's The Sky this month Hold a Private Star Party at the Observatory ! Have a Private Star Party with your friends. See the "Get Involved" web page for membership levels for this or contact Kevin Boles at 304 258-1013 for information on pricing for Number of persons attending/# of hours use/trained operator to run telescope.
For more Astronomical Links click here: Astronomy Links Page
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