Our Calendar...
2009 Schedule of Events!
New Meeting Day and Format!
Regular 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. Anyone not able to or interested in attending the meeting is welcome to show up later for the telescope observing session.
7:00 PM - Friday, January 23 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
7:00 PM - Friday, February 27 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
7:00 PM - Friday, March 13 - ORAS Meeting
ORAS Board Meeting at Observatory
7:00 PM - Friday, March 27 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
In support of 2009 - the International Year of
Astronomy the Observatory will be open to members
and the general public on any clear Friday night
from April 1 through October 31, 2009. The
Observatory will open at sunset and remain open
for at least two hours. If you have questions,
please call the Observatory at 814-437-2525.
Astronomy Beginner's Class
April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11
NOTE: These are Monday nights 7:00-8:30 PM initially.
Time may change as needed for dark observing time.
Pre-registration is required.
Class size: 20 - Class cost: $45
7:00 PM - Friday, April 24 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
7:00 PM - Friday, May 7 - ORAS Meeting
ORAS Board Meeting: Location TBD
8:00 PM - Friday, May 29 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
8:00 PM - Friday, June 26 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
8:00 PM - Friday, July 24 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
7:00 PM - Friday, August 7 - ORAS Meeting
ORAS Board Meeting: Location TBD
8:00 PM - Wednesday, August 12
Persied Meteor Shower
Note: The later you are out looking the more meteors you will see!
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
Call 814-657-8408, or 814-354-6515 for more information.
September 4 - 7 - NRAO Field Trip
Field trip to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory
in Green Bank, WV. Contact Tim Spuck at
tspuck@hotmail.com for more information.
8:00 PM - Friday, September 25 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
7:00 PM - Friday, October 23 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
7:00 PM - Friday, November 6 - ORAS Meeting
ORAS Board Meeting: Location TBD
7:00 PM - Friday, November 17 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
6:00PM - Saturday, December 12 - Christmas Party
Location To Be Determined
7:00 PM - Friday, December 13 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
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.
All events are open to the general public, membership is not required.
Registration fees apply to ASTROBLAST.