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Read moreFinding the North Star Polaris
Finding the North Star Polaris The Big Dipper rotates around the North Star throughout the night and through the seasons. The last two stars of the Big Dipper, Merak and Dubhe, are called the “Pointer Stars “. A line from them passes near the North Star. The North Star is the last star in the…
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Help Support The York County Astronomical Society By clicking on the Amazon link below and placing an order through Amazon, YCAS will receive a percentage of the order which is donated by Amazon to The York County Astronomical Society which is a non profit organization. The below Amazon link is a secure link using a…
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DONATE TO YCAS Formed in 1989, the York County Astronomical Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Have you attended one of our Public Events? Astronomy Day? The Lunar Eclipse? Balloon Fest? Our Monthly Observing Sessions? New Telescope Clinic? Planetarium Shows? Did you have a good time? Did you learn something new? If so, please consider a…
Read moreNight Sky East
Facing East at 9:00 PM. for March 11, 2017 Yellow —— line represents Meridian. Blue solid ——- line represents Ecliptic. Red dots= Brighter Asteroids. North – South – East – West – Zenith Back to Public Observing
Read moreDETAILED MAP OF JOHN RUDY PARK
Red indicates Mundis Race road in park entrance. Yellow is paths to observatory marked by star. Two parking lots to choose from. First lot is paved,second lot is gravel. Blue is restrooms Back to directions
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