Welcome to HCAS!

The Harford County Astronomical Society (HCAS) was founded in 1970 and is affiliated with the Astronomical League. The Society offers a wide range of activities for persons with an interest in astronomy. These include:
Numerous opportunities to view the planets, moon, and stars.

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Black Forest Star Party 2023

Tim Phelan Once a year amateur astronomers from all over the region make their way up to the wilderness of Potter County, Pennsylvania for one of the country’s best star[…]

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Lunation, Our Next Cycle.

By Gary George 66 So, as of today its somewhat special, we have what’s called a “Supermoon Full Moon” and today starts the lunation period 1238. So today at 1533[…]

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Observing Night at Fallston Middle

By Tim Kamel Observing Report Fallston Middle School November 14, 2022 As you know, COVID had dramatically impaired our club’s ability to do outreach functions, and this session was our[…]

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