Dr. Darren Williams of Penn State Behrend will describe what is known about the Moon, and use the facts to debate the merits of old and new ideas for how and when it formed. Who can attend? Anyone who is interested in learning more about … READ MORE
On Saturday, November 9 at 7:00 PM the Oil Region Astronomical Society (ORAS) will host a virtual public night, including a presentation by ORAS member Rich Dollish on the Astronomy for Disabled Veterans Project. Rich will give an overview on how the project began, where … READ MORE
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
Please join us for a hybrid in-person and virtual presentation by Dr. Susan Prezzano entitled “The Summer Solstice and Stonehenge in the Present and the Past.” The megalith Stonehenge located in England has strong associations with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. … READ MORE
Please join us for a hybrid in-person and virtual presentation by Dr. Susan Prezzano entitled “The Summer Solstice and Stonehenge in the Present and the Past.” The megalith Stonehenge located in England has strong associations with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. … 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
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
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
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
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