Star Parties Archive

January 16, 2009

Public Star Party at Observatory 7:30 PM

January 23, 2009

Public Star Party at Observatory 7:30 PM

February 20, 2009

Public Star Party at Observatory 7:30 PM

February 27, 2009

Public Star Party at Observatory 7:30 PM

March 20, 2009

Public Star Party at Observatory 7:30 PM

March 27, 2009

Public Star Party at Observatory 7:30 PM

Updated entire web site - fixed broken links February 15, 2009
71" Telescope  Not Portable - Being built by "Group 70 Project " Amateur Astronomers - mirror finished. Mechanicals in construction
43.3" Dob  Portable - Belgian amateur astronomer Robert Houdart - possibly 2009
42" Dob  Portable - Dr. Erhard Hänssgen built the 42 inch in Germany 2003
41.2" Dob  41.2" Dob  Portable - built by Amateur Astronomer Dan Bakken 1996
40" Dob  40" Dob  Portable - built by Amateur Astronomer Steve Swayze

Public Star Party:  Friday February 20, and 27, 2009
See details below

Morgan County Observatory
Latitude 39° 28′ 55.1″ N
Longitude 78° 13′ 18.04″ W

The MCOF Public Star Parties will be held on Friday February 20 , and 27, 2009 at 7:30 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

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:

http://www.darksky.org

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
Indoor Star Shows Archive pages.

Upcoming events - Local Astronomy Groups

Star Parties

Morgan County Observatory - Public Star Party: February 20 and 27, 2009 at 7:30 pm.

Shenandoah Astronomical Society   at Historic Long Branch - Public Astronomical Observing Session - None listed

Novac - Northern Virginia Astronomy Club Public Observing Session: February 21, 2009 at CM Crockett Park.

National Air and Space Museum Events - Sky Meadows Public Observing Night: None listed.

TriState Astronomers: Thursday, February 26, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm at Renfrew Park museum house in Waynesboro, PA

University of Maryland College Park, MD Public Observing Sessions - 5th and 20th of each month

Analemma Society, Great Falls, Va Public Observing Sessions - Every Friday Night

Meetings

Shenandoah Astronomical Society     Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00pm. - Club Meeting at Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown, Va.   Meetings held 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.

National Capital Astronomers and National Capital Astronomers Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 7:30 pm at the University of Maryland.  

Novac - Northern Virginia Astronomy Club None listed -  Meetings held 2nd Sunday of the month at 7:00 pm.

TriState Astronomers Next meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at 7:30pm. in the WCBOE William Brish Planetarium.

Westminster Astronomical Society Next meeting: February 11th, 2009 at the Bear Branch Nature Center.at 7:30pm.

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2009 Winter/Spring Calendar

Viewing nights are Friday Evenings unless noted - Check website for cloudy/raindate

Feature  Abrams Planetarium Night Sky Notes Public Star Party:  Friday January 16, and 23, 2009 See details below

Morgan County Observatory Latitude 39° 28′ 55.1″ N Longitude 78° 13′ 18.04″ W The MCOF Public Star Parties will be held on Friday January 16, and 23, 2009 at 7:30 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

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: http://www.darksky.org

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 Indoor Star Shows Archive pages.

Upcoming events - Local Astronomy Groups Star Parties Morgan County Observatory - Public Star Party: January 16 and 23, 2009 at 7:30 pm. Shenandoah Astronomical Society at Historic Long Branch - Public Astronomical Observing Session - None listed Novac - Northern Virginia Astronomy Club Public Observing Session: None listed National Air and Space Museum Events - Sky Meadows Public Observing Night: None listed. TriState Astronomers: None listed University of Maryland College Park, MD Public Observing Sessions - 5th and 20th of each month Analemma Society, Great Falls, Va Public Observing Sessions - Every Friday Night Meetings Shenandoah Astronomical Society Wednesday, January 14at 7:00pm. - Club Meeting at Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown, Va.   Meetings held 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm. National Capital Astronomers Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 7:30 pm at the University of Maryland.  Meetings held 2nd Saturday of the month at 7:00 pm. Novac - Northern Virginia Astronomy Club Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 7:00 pm.  Meetings held 2nd Sunday of the month at 7:00 pm. TriState Astronomers Next meeting: January 21, 2009 at 7:30pm. in the WCBOE William Brish Planetarium. Westminster Astronomical Society Next meeting: January 14, 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 and Science media linksof Interest Astronomy Clubs Education Outreach ExtraSolar Astronomy Meteor Showers NASA Links NASA Missions Other Links of Interest Planetariums and Science Centers Radio Astronomy Solar Astronomy

2009 Winter/Spring Calendar Viewing nights are Friday Evenings unless noted - Check website for cloudy/raindate January 16, 2009 Public Star Party at Observatory 7:30 PM January 23, 2009 Public Star Party at Observatory 7:30 PM February 20, 2009 Public Star Party at Observatory 7:30 PM February 27, 2009 Public Star Party at Observatory 7:30 PM March 20, 2009 Public Star Party at Observatory 7:30 PM March 27, 2009 Public Star Party at Observatory 7:30 PM Home | About Us | Get Involved | Star Parties | The Scope | Images | Links | Contact Us | Newsletter | Archive | Calendar 2005 Copyright© MCOF This Page Last Updated - March 9, 2009