Our Calendar...
2010 Schedule of Events!
Meeting 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, March 5 - ORAS Board Meeting
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
7:00 PM - Friday, April 9 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
The Observatory will be open to members and
the general public on any clear Friday night
from May 1 through October 31, 2010. The
Observatory will open at SUNSET and remain open
for approximately two hours depending on weather.
If you have questions, please call the Observatory
at 814-437-2525.
7:00 PM - Friday, May 7 - ORAS Board Meeting
ORAS Board Meeting: Location TBD
7:00 PM - Friday, May 14 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
8:00 PM - Friday, June 11 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
7:00 PM - Friday, August 6 - ORAS Board Meeting
ORAS Board Meeting: Location: Observatory
8:00 PM - Thursday, August 12
Persied Meteor Shower
Must Register for at least Thursday of Astroblast 2010
The later you stay up, the more meteors you'll see.
Call 814-657-8408, or 814-354-6515 for more information.
September 3 - 6 - 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 10 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
7:00 PM - Friday, October 8 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
7:00 PM - Friday, November 5 - ORAS Board Meeting
ORAS Board Meeting: Location TBD
7:00 PM - Friday, November 12 - ORAS Meeting
Round Table Discussion: TBD
Observing with Observatory Telescopes if Clear
8:00 PM - Wednesday, November 17
Persied Meteor Shower
The later you stay up, the more meteors you'll see.
6:00PM - Saturday, December 11 - ORAS 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.
All events are open to the general public, membership is not required.
Registration fees apply to ASTROBLAST.