York County Astronomical Society

Radio Astronomy, Solar Observing and Weather, James Webb Space Telescope images, and Telescope Clinic at Astronomical Society The York County Astronomical Society (YCAS) will be offering a public event at their Observatory at John C. Rudy County Park, 400 Mundis Race Road, York, on Saturday, August 20th, 2022, Solar and Radio Astronomy from 11:00AM - 3:00PM, and Telescope Clinic from 1:00PM - 2:00PM. Society member Kerry Smith will be presenting the radio astronomy portion of the event as well as giving attendees a peek into the future of the Society’s radio astronomy endeavors. ...

The York County Astronomical Society (YCAS) will host a Public Starwatch event at their Observatory at John C. Rudy County Park, 400 Mundis Race Road, York, on Saturday, September 10th 2022, at 8:00PM to 10:00PM to view the night sky through our telescopes. Expand your mind by taking in the expanse of the universe. Come view the August skies with us through one of our telescopes. Let our experienced members guide you on a tour of celestial wonders, including stars, planets, nebulae and the Moon. ...

The York County Astronomical Society, celebrating 16 years offering planetarium programs to the public, now offering Saturday evening programs for older family members at the York Learning Center Planetarium. September 24, 2022 2:00PM - One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure 2:40PM - StarWatch 3:20PM - Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast The planetarium is located in the York Learning Center at 301 East 6th Avenue, York PA. Admission is $4. ...

The York County Astronomical Society, celebrating 16 years offering planetarium programs to the public, now offering Saturday evening programs for older family members at the York Learning Center Planetarium. Saturday September 24, 2022 7:00PM - Forward! To the Moon 7:40PM - StarWatch 8:20PM - From Earth To The Universe The planetarium is located in the York Learning Center at 301 East 6th Avenue, York PA. Admission is $4. ...

COMING THIS SUMMER TO THE YCAS OBSERVATORY A 4.5 METER RADIO TELESCOPE This year is going to be exciting for YCAS as we unveil our 4.5 meter radio telescope. It has been a four year project in the making collaborating with with the York County Parks, York College of Pennsylvania and the York County Astronomical Society (YCAS). The radio telescope will be totally automated, fully steerable, tracking and web accessible instrument. ...