AstroBlast 2023

Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center, 4249 Camp Coffman Rd., Cranberry, PA 16319 4249 Camp Coffman Rd., Cranberry, PA, United States

The Oil Region Astronomical Society invites you to get together with other astronomy enthusiasts at AstroBlast, our six-day star party. It will take place at the Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center, near Camp Coffman. The event will feature dark sky observing from our 12-acre field, … READ MORE

$24 – $54

Event Series ORAS Astronomy Public Night

ORAS Astronomy Public Night

Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center, 4249 Camp Coffman Rd., Cranberry, PA 16319 4249 Camp Coffman Rd., Cranberry, PA, United States

Weather permitting, the Oil Region Astronomical Society will be hosting a public night this Saturday. Come take a peek through some of our many telescopes; including our 30-inch dobsonian! (Pictured in this event posting.) Ask our amateur astronomy team any questions about the universe that … READ MORE

Free

ORAS In-person Public Night — “Ancient Astronomy in Europe and West Asia”

Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center, 4249 Camp Coffman Rd., Cranberry, PA 16319 4249 Camp Coffman Rd., Cranberry, PA, United States

ORAS' next public night will be an in-person presentation by Dr. Susan Prezzano. The topic is Ancient Astronomy in Europe and West Asia. Some of the earliest evidence of human knowledge of the heavens derives from rock art and objects created by foragers living in … READ MORE

Free

In-person Public Night at the Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center

Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center, 4249 Camp Coffman Rd., Cranberry, PA 16319 4249 Camp Coffman Rd., Cranberry, PA, United States

The Oil Region Astronomical Society will host a public night at the learning center from 6:30-11pm this Saturday 11/25. Anyone interested in learning more about ORAS and astronomy-related topics may attend. The society is located at 4249 Camp Coffman Road in Cranberry Township. Weather permitting, … READ MORE

free

Oil Region Astronomical Society Virtual Public Night

Online

On Saturday, January 24, at 6:50 p.m., ORAS will host a virtual presentation entitled "Black Holes from Birth to Death." The presenter will be Dr. Richard Lloyd, of PennWest University's Edinboro campus. Dr. Lloyd will discuss how black holes form, and present sone hypothetical ways … READ MORE

Free

ORAS Virtual Public Night — the 2024 Eclipse Megamovie

Online 12 Constance Street, London, England

Virtual Public Night presentation by Gary Purinton: "The 2024 Eclipse Megamovie: Capturing Totality" The presentation will include an explanation of eclipses in general, the April 8th total solar eclipse, and the challenges of photographing a solar eclipse. Mr. Purinton will also describe a nationwide effort … READ MORE

Free

Backyard Conservation Workshop

Venango Conservation District 4871 US 322, Franklin, United States

We are again hosting our Backyard Conservation Workshop for 2024! Join us at the Venango Conservation District office for a FREE event to learn how to save money, improve water quality, and support wildlife in your own backyard. A light breakfast and refreshments will be … READ MORE

Free

View the Total Solar Eclipse @ Drake Well!

Drake Well Museum and Park 202 Museum Lane, Titusville, PA, United States

The Great American Total Solar Eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8, 2024! Drake Well Museum and Park, sitting just within the path of totality*, will be OPEN that day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the Museum will be buy one, … READ MORE