Berks County Amateur Astronomical Society

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Public Events

Hopewell Furnace Sun Watch, Aug 28, 2010

Saturday, August 28, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

The public is invited to join us at the Visitor Center at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site to look at the Sun through special telescopes! See sunspots and flares.  Learn about our nearest star. The park is located near French Creek State Park in Elverson, PA.

For directions:

http://www.nps.gov/hofu/planyourvisit/directions.htm

 

Berks County Heritage Center September 26, 2010

September 26, 2010 - 2:00 pm, Berks County Heritage Center

Join us in the Barn for a talk about the Sun at 2:00 pm, rain or shine.  If weather permits, we will have special telescopes set up to view the Sun.  The public is invited.

For Directions:  http://www.co.berks.pa.us/parks/cwp/view.asp?a=1229&q=448668

 

Blue Marsh Lake Star Watch, Oct. 2, 2010

October 2, 2010, 8:00 pm, Vista Pavilion at Blue Marsh Lake Dry Brooks Day Use Area.

The public is invited to a talk followed by telescope viewing if weather permits. As the pavilion is open, the event will be cancelled if it is raining.

For Directions: http://www.nap.usace.army.mil/sb/directions.htm