York County Astronomical Society

About This Association

The York County Astronomical Society was started in 1989, and currently has about 30 members in 4 counties in Pennsylvania. The Society also has special programs to showcase eclipses, meteor showers, comets, and other special events. The Society operates the York Learning Center Planetarium bringing astronomy to the public, presenting astronomical shows and related astronomy programs of the night sky. The Society hosts numerous groups for private star parties, from Boy and Girl Scout troops, church groups, school classes, and company groups.

Publications

The Spectrum, a monthly newsletter

Conventions

annual (since 1989) Mason-Dixon Star Party - general assembly

Specialties:

1. Science - Astronautics

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