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GMT, Eastern U.S.A. Time Zone and Julian Date clock Public Star Party: Friday: March 16 and 23, 2012 |
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Morgan County Observatory The MCOF Public Star Parties will be held on Friday March 16 and 23, 2012 at 7:30 pm at the Morgan County Observatory. There will be stargazing, refreshments, movies and hands on astronomy exhibits to entertain folks of all ages. The Observatory will be open whether the sky is cloudy or clear. Check this website for last minute cancellations due to severe weather conditions. To sign up for email notification of closing, Please email MCOF President Tentative: Objects to be shown: |
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MCOF would like to get the message out that all of us as citizens and business owners can help prevent light pollution by using minimal outdoor lighting, keeping all lights pointed downward, utilizing timers and motion detectors for outdoor lighting and turning off unneeded lights at night. These measures save money and energy, besides protecting our night sky from light pollution. For more information see: |
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201Winter / Spring Viewing nights are Friday Evenings unless noted - Check website for cloudy/raindate
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Directions to Morgan County Observatory The Observatory is located on the grounds of the Greenwood Elementary School, 8989 Winchester Grade Rd (Rt 13), Berkeley Springs, West Virginia From Berkeley Springs: follow Rt 522 South 2 miles and take a left on Winchester Grade Rd (Rt 13), then travel 9 miles. The Greenwood Elementary School (8989 Winchester Grade Road) will be on the left. Go past the school and then park at the Observatory Parking lot next to the Observatory. From Winchester, Va.: follow route 522 North to Reynolds Rd (Liberty Gas Station on left). Make right turn and go 5 miles to end (Reynolds Rd changes to Winchester Grade Road at West Virginia state line.), then make right turn onto Winchester Grade Rd (Rt 13) and go 4 miles to the Observatory. For information call 304-258-1013 For more information, see the Star Parties
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Upcoming events - Local Astronomy Groups Star Parties Morgan County Observatory - Public Star Party: January 7 and 28 at 7:30 pm. Analemma Society, Great Falls, Va Public Observing Sessions - Every Friday Night - Weather permitting Georgetown University Astronomical Society - None Listed National Air and Space Museum Events - Sky Meadows Public Observing Night: No Dates Listed Dusk to 11 pm. Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (Novac) Public Observing Session: Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS) Public Astronomical Observing Session - - Star Party - Andy Guest State Park Shenandoah Valley Stargazers (SVS) Public Observing Session: None Listed TriState Astronomers: none listed University of Maryland College Park, MD Public Observing Sessions - 5th and 20th of each month Meetings Georgetown University Astronomical Society - Meetings are 10:30PM Tuesday evenings for the 2010-2011 year National Capital Astronomers and National Capital Astronomers September through June on the second Saturday of the month March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, 2011 at 7:30 pm Novac - Northern Virginia Astronomy Club Sunday, March 13, 2011. Meetings normally held 2nd Sunday of the month at 7:00 pm. Shenandoah Astronomical Society Monday March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 6, Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12, 2011 at 7:00pm. - Club Meeting at Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown, Va. Meetings held 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. Shenandoah Valley Stargazers No Meetings. TriState Astronomers Next meeting: March 16, April 20, May 18, Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 21, 2011 at 7:30pm. in the WCBOE William Brish Planetarium. Westminster Astronomical Society Next meeting: March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8 at 7:30pm
 Largest Amateur Telescopes webpage
The Links radio button contains links to 11 different topics which are listed below:
Astronomy Now Tonight's Sky Amazing Space's - Tonight's Sky requires Flash Player 7 Astronomy's - Sky Events This website allows you to see up to 52 weeks in advance. Sky & Telescope "This Week's Sky at a Glance" Star Gazer by - Jack Horkheimer, The International Edition The Sky This Week U.S. Naval Observatory Earth & Sky Tonight's Sky Night Sky Observer Robert Nugent's The Sky this month
Hold a Private Star Party at the Observatory ! Have a Private Star Party with your friends. See the "Get Involved" web page for membership levels for this or contact Kevin Boles at 304 258-1013 for information on pricing for Number of persons attending/# of hours use/trained operator to run telescope.
For more Astronomical Links click here: Astronomy Links Page
For broken links Please email MCOF Webmaster
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