astronomy

ORAS Astrophotography Display and Reception

Astronomical photographs captured by members of the Oil Region Astronomical Society (ORAS) will be showcased at Michelle’s Café, located at 611 Main Street, Clarion, from February 3 to February 28. A reception is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, from 2 to 4 PM. Here some … READ MORE

ORAS Virtual Public Night: “Remote Telescope Observing”

Our next presentation on “Remote Telescope Observing” will surprise you with what you can do using telescopes from around the world, while never leaving the comforts of home. Just think of it, no cold nights, no long trips to dark sites, no heavy telescope lifting … READ MORE

Oil Region Astronomical Society In-person and Virtual Public Night

On Saturday, July 13, ORAS president Dean Miskovich will give a talk entitled “Monsters — Subtle and Colossal Beasts of the Night Sky.” He will discuss some of the things that make the galaxy a scary place! This presentation will take place both on site … READ MORE

Oil Region Astronomical Society In-Person and Virtual Public Night

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

ORAS Virtual Public Night — the 2024 Eclipse Megamovie

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