Upcoming Events with HCAS

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April Open House
Apr
5

April Open House

Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, April 5, 2025. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!

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May Open House
May
3

May Open House

Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, May 3, 2025. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!

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June Open House
Jun
7

June Open House

Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, June 7, 2025. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!

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July Open House
Jul
5

July Open House

Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, July 5, 2025. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!

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August Open House
Aug
2

August Open House

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Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, August 2, 2025. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!

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September Open House
Sep
27

September Open House

  • Harford County Astronomical Society, Inc. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, September 27, 2025. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!

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November Open House 1
Nov
1

November Open House 1

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Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, November 1, 2025. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!

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November Open House 2
Nov
29

November Open House 2

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, November 29, 2025. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!

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December Open House
Dec
27

December Open House

  • Harford County Astronomical Society, Inc. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, December 27, 2025. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!

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March Open House
Mar
8

March Open House

Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, March 8, 2025. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!

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Rescheduled - February Open House
Feb
15

Rescheduled - February Open House

  • Harford County Astronomical Society, Inc. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, February 8, 2025. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!

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January Open House
Jan
4

January Open House

  • Harford County Astronomical Society, Inc. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, January 4, 2025. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!

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December Open House
Dec
7

December Open House

  • Harford County Astronomical Society, Inc. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, December 7, 2024. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!

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November Open House
Nov
9

November Open House

  • Harford County Astronomical Society, Inc. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, November 9, 2024. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!

Presentation:

So  You Want to Be An Astronomer!:-)


Abstract

 This presentation is a brief introduction to the amazing and exciting world of amateur astronomy.  It starts with a short overview of the history of astronomy and talks about some of the key historical figures.  We will talk about the different types of instruments that can be used to observe the night sky including binoculars, the different types of telescopes and even night vision scopes.   We will also discuss what sorts of things you can see in the night sky and talk about how and why what you see through an eye piece looks different than what you can see with a camera.   Finally, we will discuss light pollution and its negative effects as well as how to be safe while you are observing the night sky!   This talk is designed for curious kids of all ages, so be welcome and bring LOTS OF QUESTIONS!!


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October Open House
Oct
12

October Open House

  • Harford County Astronomical Society, Inc. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, October 12, 2024. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!

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August Open House
Aug
10

August Open House

  • Harford County Astronomical Society, Inc. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on the last Saturday in January. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available.

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July Open House
Jul
13

July Open House

Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, July 13, 2024. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. A thirty-minute slide show presentation on the sky, constellations, planets, and current topics will highlight the evening.

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