Our Calendar...
2008 Schedule of Events!
New Meeting Day and Format!
Regular meetings will be held on the 3rd Friday at the
Observatory at 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted. Meetings
will include a 5-10 minute President's Report followed by
a round-table discussion focusing on the designated topic.
Those with either questions and/or knowledge in the area
are strongly encouraged to attend. It is not necessary for
you to have previous knowledge in order to attend the
round table discussions.
7:00 PM - Wednesday, February 20 - Total Lunar Eclipse
Observatory
Thursday, April 10th and 12th
Observatory/Telescope Training 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
7:00 PM - Friday, April 11 - ORAS Board Meeting
Meeting Location To Be Determined
Contact Tim Spuck at tspuck@hotmail.com for location
7:30 PM - Friday, April 25 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
7:30 PM - May 9 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
8:00 PM - Saturday, May 10 - Astronomy Day & Public Night
Education Presentation: Getting Started in Astronomy
Bring your telescope and binoculars if you have them.
We'll show you how to set it up and get started.
Observatory Tours Offered
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
7:30 PM - Friday, June 27 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
8:00 PM - Saturday, June 28 - Public Night
Education Presentation: TBD
Observatory Tours Offered
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
7:00 PM - Friday, July 11 - ORAS Board Meeting
Meeting Location To Be Determined
Contact Tim Spuck at tspuck@hotmail.com for location
7:30 PM - Friday, July 25 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
8:00 PM - Saturday, July 26 - Public Night
Education Presentation: TBD
Observatory Tours Offered
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
8:00 PM - Monday, August 11 - Perseid Meteor Shower
Observatory
7:30 PM - Friday, August 22 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
8:00 PM - Saturday, August 23 - Public Night
Education Presentation: TBD
Observatory Tours Offered
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
Call 814-677-3972, or 814-354-6515 for more info
7:30 PM - Friday, October 24 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
7:00 PM - Friday, November 7 - ORAS Board Meeting
Meeting Location To Be Determined
Contact Tim Spuck at tspuck@hotmail.com for location
8:00 PM - Monday, November 17 - Leonid Meteor Shower
Observatory
7:30 PM - Friday, November 21 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
6:00PM - Saturday, December 13 - Christmas Party
Location To Be Determined
NOTE: If it’s a clear night, call the Observatory at 814-437-2525.
If we are observing, you are more than welcome to come out and
join us.
** Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at the Observatory
beginning at 7:30 PM.
All events are open to the general public, membership is not
required.
Registration fees apply to ASTROBLAST.