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
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
Click on this link for more information and to register at http://www.oras.org/eclipse-2024.html. The group requests those planning to attend pre-register as soon as possible so ORAS can better prepare. There is limited capacity at the Observatory site and a limited number of eclipse glasses available … READ MORE
Click on this link for more information and to register at http://www.oras.org/eclipse-2024.html. The group requests those planning to attend pre-register as soon as possible so ORAS can better prepare. There is limited capacity at the Observatory site and a limited number of eclipse glasses available … 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
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
Please join us on Saturday, October 14 at 10:00 am, at the Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center when ORAS member Larry McHenry discusses sun spots and other features visible on the sun followed by tips on safe solar eclipse observing techniques. The presentation will set … READ MORE