Event Series ORAS Astronomy Public Night

ORAS Astronomy Public Night

Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center, 4249 Camp Coffman Rd., Cranberry, PA 16319 4249 Camp Coffman Rd., Cranberry, PA, United States

Weather permitting, the Oil Region Astronomical Society will be hosting a public night this Saturday. Come take a peek through some of our many telescopes; including our 30-inch dobsonian! (Pictured in this event posting.) Ask our amateur astronomy team any questions about the universe that … READ MORE

Free

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

ORAS Astronomy Beginners’ Workshop

Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center, 4249 Camp Coffman Rd., Cranberry, PA 16319 4249 Camp Coffman Rd., Cranberry, PA, United States

The beginners’ workshop will introduce you to the basics of observing the sky. Topics covered will include visual observations without aids and the use of binoculars. Much of the workshop will focus on telescopes, including types of telescopes, additional equipment needs, and tips on buying … READ MORE

$10 – $40

Oil Region Astronomical Society In-person Public Night: “Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries”

Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center, 4249 Camp Coffman Rd., Cranberry, PA 16319 4249 Camp Coffman Rd., Cranberry, PA, United States

Dr. Tim Spuck will make a presentation entitied "Big Astronomy." Big Astronomy is a $2.2M multi-faceted research and education outreach project that includes the three-time award-winning planetarium show "Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries." This highlights the diverse careers and the people who enable discoveries at … READ MORE

Free