Mingo Creek Star Party

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Free Public Event – Star Party
The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh
Invites you to a Star Party at
Mingo Creek Park Observatory
Located in Mingo Creek Park, Mansion Hill Extension, past Shelter 10
in Washington County, PA.
Phone #: 724-348-6150
Date: October 4 & 5
Times: Safe solar observing; 4:30PM
Night sky observing; approximately 8:00 PM
Observing is weather permitting.
Planetarium Presentations occur rain or shine.
Come and learn about the Mingo Creek Park Observatory, the Amateur Astronomers Association of
Pittsburgh and astronomy in general. The evening events consist of the following:
• There will be safe observing of the Sun through the 4” Lunt Hydrogen Alpha telescope.
• After sunset, don’t miss a chance to observe many deep sky objects may also be observed such as
the Ring Nebula, Dumbbell Nebula, and other nebulae, clusters, double stars, and the double double.
• Presentations and shows about current events in astronomy and the Mingo Creek Park night sky will
take place in the Richard Y. Haddad Planetarium at various times throughout the night.
• Do you have a new telescope or are thinking about purchasing one but have some questions? Any
of our friendly volunteers will be happy to help you with your setup or make recommendations for
your first or next telescope.
The Mingo Creek Park Observatory is handicap accessible. There is no charge for your visit, but we gladly
accept donations to cover operating expenses. You don’t need a reservation and there is no group size limit.
NOTE: Mingo Creek Park Observatory and its grounds, as a part of Mingo Creek County Park, are a no smoking
and no alcohol permitted area.
Mingo Creek Park Observatory is operated by an all-volunteer staff of members of the Amateur Astronomers
Association of Pittsburgh.
Visit our website to get more information at www.3ap.org.