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

The Drake Well Marathon & Half

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

Beginning at 7 am on Sunday, August 20th, at Drake Well Museum and Park, the Drake Well Marathon & Half features a beautiful course traveling through the main streets of Titusville and historic Oil Creek. This Boston Qualifier marathon is a small-town race with a … READ MORE

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

Volunteer: Spring Trail Clean Up at Oil Creek State Park

Oil Creek State Park, Cross Country Ski Area Petroleum Center Rd, Oil City, United States

Spring clean up! Help the Friends of Oil Creek State Park team clean and clear the hiking/ski trails at Oil Creek State Park. Weather depending, we may even blaze some trails! (So wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and possibly paint covered.) Meet at … READ MORE

Free

Volunteer: Spring Trail Clean Up at Oil Creek State Park

Oil Creek State Park, Cross Country Ski Area Petroleum Center Rd, Oil City, United States

Spring clean up! Help the Friends of Oil Creek State Park team clean and clear the hiking/ski trails at Oil Creek State Park. Weather depending, we may even blaze some trails! (So wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and possibly paint covered.) Meet at … READ MORE

Free