York County Astronomical Society

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, August 14th 2021, 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 listen to a screen astronomical presentation on the current night sky, and a variety of astronomical topics, then view the August skies with us through one of our telescopes. ...

Radio Astronomy, Solar Observing and Weather, 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 21st, 2021, 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. ...

All shows are cancelled until the Covid-19 virus is better controlled. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe. The York County Astronomical Society, celebrating 15 years offering planetarium programs to the public, now offering Saturday evening programs for older family members at the York Learning Center Planetarium. For more information on events, scheduling a private party star watch, directions to the observing site, or for general Society information please contact us at info@astroyork. ...

COMING NEXT 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 three 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. ...