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Event Contact(s)
Andrew G Hitchner
Category
Star Party (Public)
Registration Info
Registration is not Required
About this event
Come and observe what few on Earth have ever seen: planets, moons, constellations, nebulae, galaxies, star clusters,
comets, meteors, satellites, double stars and more as seen through a variety of telescopes and binoculars.
Star Parties are a public service of the DVAA and are FREE!! Adults and children alike are welcome.
Our members setup and man a bunch of telescopes and binoculars for the public to use but feel free to bring out your
equipment own as well. Also, if you're a noob or you haven't used your scope in a while we'll be happy to help
you with setup and calibration. In either case, be prepared to learn a whole lot about the sky (The DVAA loves to talk
astronomy!)
Model Airplane Field
Easy Directions From Rt. 202:
- Rt. 252 North from Rt. 202 at Devon exit - go exactly one mile
- Make sharp left onto dirt/stone road (just after PA Turnpike overpass)
- Look for telescopes set up on grass. Park on the dirt/stone road only.
Easy Directions From Rt. 23/Rt. 422:
- Follow Rt 23 around the park
- Make a left turn at the traffic light on Rt 252 South.
- Follow road through the park to the field. If you pass over PA Turnpike, turn around!
- Look for telescopes set up on grass. Park on the dirt/stone road only.
Comfort, Safety and Policy:
- The star parties ends at 11PM. All visitors must be off park grounds by 11PM; no exceptions!!
- Novice stargazers are often surprised at how cold they can get while observing.
- For your own comfort and enjoyment, please remember to dress warmly!
- The star party will NOT held if there are clouds, rain, etc.
- Should the sky look iffy be sure to check the DVAA Hotline at (484) 367-5278 before heading out to the park.
- For safety reasons, pets are not allowed on the observing field.
- Our permit only allow us to hold star parties after the Model Airplane Club has quit the field; after sunset.
- For your safety, please do not enter the field if model airplanes are flying!
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