York County Astronomical Society

The York County Astronomical Society (YCAS) will host a Public Starwatch event at their Observatory at John Rudy County Park, 400 Mundis Race Road, York, on Saturday, August 10th, 2024, 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 evening sky with us through one of our telescopes. Let our experienced members guide you on a tour of celestial wonders, including stars, and nebulae. ...

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 Rudy County Park, 400 Mundis Race Road, York, on Saturday, August 17th, 2024, Solar and Radio Astronomy with Telescope Clinic from 1:00PM - 3:00PM, and “What to look for in your first telescope” presentation 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, celebrating 18 years offering planetarium programs to the public, now offering Saturday morning, afternoon, and evening programs at the York Learning Center Planetarium. Saturday, September 7, 2024 10:00AM - One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure 10:30AM - Max Goes To The Moon 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, celebrating 18 years offering planetarium programs to the public, now offering Saturday morning, afternoon, and evening programs at the York Learning Center Planetarium. Saturday September 7, 2024 7:00PM - Forward! To the Moon 7:40PM - StarWatch 8:20PM - The Sun, Our Living Star The planetarium is located in the York Learning Center at 301 East 6th Avenue, York PA. Admission is $4. ...

THE YCAS OBSERVATORY A 4.5 METER RADIO TELESCOPE IS HERE! We are testing the motors and will be adding the dish in the next few weeks. This next year is going to be exciting for YCAS as we unveil our 4.5 meter radio telescope. It has been a six year project in the making collaborating with with the York County Parks, York College of Pennsylvania and the York County Astronomical Society (YCAS). ...