MARCH 31, 2012 -   7:00 - 9:00 FREE  NEW TELESCOPE CLINIC

Important: This event is located inside the park at the observatory and not at rangers station admin parking lot at 400 Mundis Race road. See the aerial map on directions page below and look for our signs.

If you are not sure where to park contact us at below email link.

This event canceled if snowing  This event held even if cloudy

The York County Astronomical Society* (YCAS) will be offering a FREE New Telescope Clinic at their Observatory at John C. Rudy County Park on Saturday, March 31, 2012, 7:00PM-9:00PM.

Did you get a new telescope recently or discover an unused one in your attic? Experience has shown that the first night out with a new telescope can be daunting as you try to perform all the initial setup work required. Consequently, many new telescopes are used once or twice, then never again due to frustration. To help get you started properly, the York County Astronomical Society is offering a New Telescope Clinic to help you set up your telescope the first time and learn how to use and enjoy it. 

Bring your telescope and all the items that came with it (including batteries, if required, and the instruction manual) to our Observatory at John C. Rudy County Park starting 7:00PM, but not later than 8:30PM on Saturday, March 31st. We will check out your telescope, help you align the finder scope, show you how your telescope works, and help you with some initial observations of the sky (clear skies permitting). Afterwards, take home a free Star Chart to help you continue your exploration of the nighttime sky.

This is a FREE clinic and will be offered even if it is cloudy, but will be cancelled if it is snowing. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Call the YCAS Hotline at (717) 578–9109 or check back here for more information.

*Formed in 1989, the non-profit York County Astronomical Society aims to promote interest, public education, and advancement of the science of astronomy. In addition to planetarium shows, the society presents regular public sky watches and astronomy classes.

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Call the YCAS Hotline at (717) 578 – 9109 or check back here for more information or cancellations

The Observatory is located at John Rudy County Park, York, PA 17406.

Directions link below

From Rt. 30, follow Sherman St. north 3 miles to Mundis Race Rd; turn left, park is .6 mile on right.  

Directions.

PLEASE REMEMBER

What to bring for Telescope Clinic

Any manuals/directions that came with telescope.

Any required batteries if needed for telescope.

Any eyepieces that came with telescope as well as any items you may have that came with the telescope.