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Morgan County Observatory
The MCOF Public Star Party will be held on Friday May 2 and 30, at 8:00 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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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
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Upcoming events - Local Astronomy Groups MCOF Public Star Party May 2, and 30, 2008 at 8:00 pm. Shenandoah Astronomical Society Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 7:00pm. - Club Meeting at Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown, Va. Novac - Northern Virginia Astronomy Club May 11, 2008 at 7:00 pm TriState Astronomers Next meeting: Wednesday, May 21, 7:30 pm in the WCBOE William Brish Planetarium.
The Links radio button contains links to 11 different topics which are listed below:
2008 Spring/Summer Calendar Viewing nights are Friday Evenings unless noted - Check website for cloudy/raindate
Amazing Space's - Tonight's Sky--- requires Flash Player 7 Astronomy's - Sky EventsThis 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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