The York County Astronomical Society (YCAS) will offer a public event at its observatory at John C. Rudy County Park, 400 Mundis Race Road, York, on Saturday, July 27. Solar and Radio Astronomy will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a telescope clinic from 1 to 2 p.m.
Society member Kerry Smith will present the radio astronomy portion of the event as well as give attendees a peek into the future of the YCAS' radio astronomy endeavors. Attendees will also be able to view the sun through the YCAS' solar telescope, as well as view it remotely on a TV screen that will be hooked up to a telescope. The telescope clinic will provide information and advice on how to buy an optical astronomical telescope.
If it is clear, all activities will occur as scheduled, and if completely cloudy or raining, the indoor activity of a screen astronomical presentation will occur as scheduled. For notice of cancellation in the event of extreme weather, readers may call 717-759-YCAS (9227) or visit the Facebook page for York County Astronomical Society (YCAS).
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