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
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
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
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
The Mapuche are the largest Indigenous group in South America. For centuries they have placed great importance on observing the universe around them, including the sky. These observations informed their calendar, and the ceremonies they performed at the time of a solar eclipse. The presentation … READ MORE
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
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
Roughnecks Travel Baseball will be hosting over 30 baseball teams to play in the Mother's Day tournament for the areas first youth travel baseball tournament, Diamond's are a Mom's Best Friend! Come join us to watch competitive youth baseball from all over the tri-state area. … READ MORE
Please join us on Saturday, May 11 at 7:00 PM for Public Night at the Oil Region Astronomical Society Learning Center, home of the Bedow Memorial Observatory. ORAS member Larry McHenry will be giving a presentation about Charles Messier, the French astronomer and great comet … READ MORE
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