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, Sept. 18. A program titled "Solar and Radio Astronomy" will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with "How to Buy an Astronomical Telescope" from 1 to 2 p.m.
YCAS member Kerry Smith will present the radio astronomy portion of the event and give attendees a peek into the future of YCAS' radio astronomy endeavors. Radio astronomy is the study of unseen radiated energy in the electromagnetic spectrum below visible light. By using radio astronomy, humans are able to study astronomical phenomena that are otherwise invisible.
Attendees will also be able to view the sun through YCAS' solar telescope, as well as view it remotely on a TV screen that will be hooked up to a telescope. YCAS member Mike Wenz will present this portion of the event.
"How to Buy an Astronomical Telescope" will provide information and advice regarding how to buy one's first optical astronomical telescope. This presentation will begin promptly at 1 p.m.
Anyone who has a telescope and is unsure how to use it may bring the telescope to the event to receive assistance.
If the sky is clear, all activities will occur as scheduled. If it is completely cloudy or raining, the indoor activity of a screen astronomical presentation will occur as scheduled. In the event of extreme weather, call 717-759-YCAS (9227) or search for "York County Astronomical Society (YCAS)" on Facebook for notice of cancellation.
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