NEW TELESCOPE HELP

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. 

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

There is no charge for this Telescope clinic.

This event held even if cloudy.

The York County Astronomical Society* will be offering a FREE New Telescope Clinic at their Observatory at John C. Rudy County Park on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM.

Did you get a new telescope for Christmas or just need help with a telescope? The society is offering a New Telescope Clinic to help you setup and learn how to use your new telescope. 

Bring your telescope and all the items (including the manual) that came with it to our observatory at John C. Rudy County Park anytime between 7:00 PM-9:00 PM March 20th and receive startup help. 

Our experience has shown that many telescopes that are purchased are used once or twice and then never used again due to frustration. The first night out with a new telescope can be daunting as you try to perform all the initial setup work required. Let us help you with this daunting task and get you started on the right foot the first time out with your new scope.

We will check out your new telescope, help you align the finder scope, demonstrate how your telescope works, and help you with some initial observations of the sky. Bring any accessories you received so that we can show you how they are used.

Take home a free Star Chart to help you continue your exploration of the nighttime sky.

This is a FREE program and will be offered even if it is cloudy. (Initial Observations dependent on a clear night, but we will still be able to align your scope and show you how it works). You may arrive anytime between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Dress warm and in layers.  

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

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

Directions

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

*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.

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.