YCAS SCHEDULE

2008 York County Astronomical Society Schedule To find out if an observing session is being held, the YCAS phone at 717-578-9109 can be called for an updated status. E-Mail YCAS

Legend: Blue= YCAS Members events. Green= Public events.

YCAS 2008 Schedule

June 6 - YCAS Meeting, 7:00 PM. Held at observatory

June 13 - Planetarium Show, York Learning Center Planetarium

June 14 - Balloon Fest at John Rudy Park- Visit YCAS at the observatory during Balloon Fest for Fun activities for Children and Adults. See: Balloon festival
June 14: YCAS Public Star Watch
John Rudy Observatory, 9 p.m. (following the Balloon Glow at the Balloon Festival) After the Balloon Glow, come to the observatory and see planets, the Moon, galaxies and nebulae and learn some interesting facts about each object. Also learn how to use your new telescope or get hints on what to purchase. Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on. If you don't plan to attend the Balloon Fest, do not come to the park until after 9PM. Event is held with partly cloudy to clear skies. Call the YCAS at 578-9109 after 5 p.m. for an event update

July 11 - Planetarium Show, York Learning Center Planetarium

July 12 - Public Observing Session, 8:00 PM Rudy Park Observatory Held only if clear

JULY 18 - YCAS 7:00 PM August meeting is combined also due to MDSP. Held at observatory

August 8 - Planetarium Show, York Learning Center Planetarium

August 9 - Public Observing Session, 8:00 PM Rudy Park Observatory Held only if clear

September 5 - YCAS Meeting, 7:00 PM. Held at TBA

September 12 - Planetarium Show, York Learning Center Planetarium

September 13 - Public Observing Session, 8:00 PM Rudy Park Observatory Held only if clear

October 3 - YCAS Meeting, 7:00 PM. Held at TBA

October 10 - Planetarium Show, York Learning Center Planetarium

October 11 - Public Observing Session, 7:00 PM Rudy Park Observatory Held only if clear

November 7 - YCAS Meeting, 7:00 PM Held TBA

November 14 - Planetarium Show, York Learning Center Planetarium

November 15 - Public Observing Session, 7:00 PM Rudy Park Observatory Held only if clear

December 5 - YCAS Meeting, 7:00 PM Held TBA

December 12 - Planetarium Show, York Learning Center Planetarium

December 13 - Public Observing Session, 7:00 PM Rudy Park Observatory Held only if clear

The York County Astronomical Society will also hold special meetings and other events throughout the year. For the most current listing of club activities and events, please see the YCAS web site at www.ycas.org, or call the YCAS phone at 717-578-9109.

YCAS Club meetings: The meetings are open to the public and will usually consist of a presentation presented by one of the club members or a guest speaker on a variety of different astronomical topics. Future club activities will be discussed along with late breaking astronomy news.

YCAS Sky Shows. The York County Astronomical Society is proud to present a series of public talks which will help people learn how to identify the stars and planets that are up in the nighttime skies. These shows will teach the basics of using star charts and tell some of the fascinating mythology and stories that are associated with the stars and constellations visible in the evening sky. Learn how to find your way around in the nighttime sky and some of the fascinating objects that can be seen in it. Each show will deal with a different set of constellations and stars. The shows will be held only if clear at the Rudy Park Observatory in York. If it is clear, there will be observing with the club's telescopes after the presentation where you can put into practice the information you have just learned.

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