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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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…
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The York County Astronomical Society Special Shows Write to US, for more information. Formed in 1989, the 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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OBSERVATORY For information on events, scheduling a private party star watch, directions to the observing site, or for general Society information please email YCAS at: E-Mail YCAS Membership applications are available upon request. Aerial Photo Of YCAS Observatory. Photo by Matt Hollinger Above the YCAS 2.5 Meter Observa-DOME is moved to storage. The YCAS…
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