York County Astronomical Society

The York County Astronomical Society, celebrating 13 years offering planetarium programs to the public, is now offering Saturday afternoon programs for young children and families and Saturday evening for older family members at the York Learning Center Planetarium. This month, we are featuring a children’s program, One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure and The Hot and Energetic Universe. Show date is Saturday, November 2, 2019 at: 2:00PM - One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure 2:40PM - StarWatch 3:20PM - Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast ...

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, November 9th 2019, at 7:00PM to 9:00PM to view the night sky through our telescopes. Expand your mind by taking in the expanse of the universe. Come listen to a screen astronomical presentation on the current night sky, the Mercury Transit of the Sun, and a variety of astronomical topics, then view the November skies with us through one of our telescopes. ...

The York County Astronomical Society* (YCAS) is pleased to present the transit of Mercury November 11, 2019, beginning at 7:30AM and going until 1:00PM at John C. Rudy County Park Observatory. About 13 times a century, Mercury passes between the Sun and Earth and is visible as a shadow crossing the disk of the Sun. Eye protection is required to view this event. Join us at the observatory to safely see the silhouette of Mercury. ...