Al Paslow Astronomy Collection

Images and events of personal interest.

Astronomy Sub-Categories

Light Pollution

1 gallery with 10 photos.

Updated: Aug 29, 2009 6:41pm PST

Star Party

7 galleries with 149 photos.

Updated: Sep 22, 2008 3:47pm PST

Astronomy Galleries

Mingo Creek Park Planetarium Dome Installation : The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh http://3ap.org is in the process of installing a larger 20 foot planetarium dome in their Mingo Creek Park Observatory. This is an upgrade from the original 10 foot dome. These photos show the installation of the main support beams. More joists and other supports will be added to hold up the dome. Photography by David L. Smith http://www.davesmithphoto.com

Mingo Creek Park Planetarium Dome Installation

The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh http://3ap.org is i ...

Updated: Jul 18, 2009 8:16pm PST

Wagman Starparty June 27, 2009 : These are from the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh starparty at their Wagman Observatory in Deer Lakes Park http://www.3ap.org Photos by Dave Smith http://www.davesmithphoto.com

Wagman Starparty June 27, 2009

These are from the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh starp ...

Updated: Jul 12, 2009 7:48pm PST

Paul Campbell's images : This is a collection of astronomical images, including the moon, planets, nebula, and others.

Paul Campbell's images

This is a collection of astronomical images, including the moon, plane ...

Updated: Nov 15, 2008 2:31am PST

Moon May 6, 2008 & Mercury? : I went out to take a photo of the Moon. After Returning I found the Moon was near Mercury right where I had lined up the trees. It may be just above the word "Mercury". Enlarge the First image to the largest size. Dave, http://www.davesmithphoto.com

Moon May 6, 2008 & Mercury?

I went out to take a photo of the Moon. After Returning I found the Mo ...

Updated: May 06, 2008 6:42pm PST

Astronomy Weekend at The Carnegie Science Center March 2008 : These are photos of the displays set up in Pittsburgh's Carnegie Science Center for Astronomy Weekend by the Amateur astronomers Association of Pittsburgh http://www.3ap.org The photos are by David L. Smith http://www.davesmithphoto.com Some of the demonstrations are from Night Sky Network. Thanks to Al Paslow for letting me post these.

Astronomy Weekend at The Carnegie Science Center March 2008

These are photos of the displays set up in Pittsburgh's Carnegie Scien ...

Updated: Apr 01, 2008 12:35pm PST

Astronomy and other photos from Friends of Paul Campbell :

Astronomy and other photos from Friends of Paul Campbell

Updated: Apr 23, 2007 6:18pm PST

Dave Smith's Images at the Carnegie Science Center : This is at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, PA. These photos are of members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh, www.3ap.org. set up on March 31-April 1 for Astronomy Weekend. Their displays and exhibits include telescope making, solar and video observing, astro photography, astro face painting and telescopes for the visitors to look through. all images are by Dave Smith http://www.davesmithphoto.com

Dave Smith's Images at the Carnegie Science Center

This is at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, PA. These photos ...

Updated: Apr 02, 2007 7:49am PST

Sidewalk Astronomy , Dave Smith's Photos : These are taken in Pittsburgh, PA Friday, March 30, 2007 on E. Carson Street. Members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh www.3ap.org show people the Moon and Saturn. Photos are by Dave Smith http://www.davesmithphoto.com

Sidewalk Astronomy , Dave Smith's Photos

These are taken in Pittsburgh, PA Friday, March 30, 2007 on E. Carson ...

Updated: Mar 31, 2007 10:44pm PST

Comet McNaught C/2006 P1 : This beautiful object was recently located in the evening sky and early morning sky too. Discovered August 7, 2006 by R. H. McNaught (Siding Spring Survey). It is approaching perihelion on Jan. 11, 2007 and was visible very low on the west horizon immediately after the sunset. It was visible in the daytime sky ( Jan 14, 2007 )& is the brightest comet since 1965. Now having moved southward it is only visible in the southern hemisphere.

Comet McNaught C/2006 P1

This beautiful object was recently located in the evening sky and ear ...

Updated: Jan 20, 2007 8:33pm PST

Lunar Halo By Dave Smith : These are Dave Smith http://www.davesmithphoto.com photos taken in January 3, 2007 from Pittsburgh's South Side. Camera handheld.

Lunar Halo By Dave Smith

These are Dave Smith http://www.davesmithphoto.com photos taken in Jan ...

Updated: Jan 03, 2007 11:37am PST

New Years Day Sun : Just for fun I took several images of the big sun early Jan 1, 2007. Here they are!

New Years Day Sun

Just for fun I took several images of the big sun early Jan 1, 2007. H ...

Updated: Jan 01, 2007 1:06pm PST

Allegheny Observatory, Open House Sept 29, 2006 Dave Smith's Photos : The University of Pittsburgh holds an open house every year at its Allegheny Observatory located in Pittsburgh's Riverview Park every fall. http://www.pitt.edu/~aobsvtry/ The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh www.3ap.org Helps out by setting up some of their telescopes outside for the guest to look through while waiting for their tour time to begin. Other members serve as guides inside along with some of the observatory staff and astronomers. This year was not very clear but people did get to see the Moon and some double stars and clusters. After the guest leave their is food for all and a chance to see some old friends. And again I would like to thank Al Paslow for letting me post these pictures. Dave Smith www.davesmithphoto.com

Allegheny Observatory, Open House Sept 29, 2006 Dave Smith's Photos

The University of Pittsburgh holds an open house every year at its All ...

Updated: Sep 30, 2006 7:48pm PST

Dave Smith's Photos from Sept 2, 2006 "Moonrise" Starparty at N. E. Wagman Observatory : This is one of two observatories owned and operated by the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh. This one is outside of Pittsburgh, PA in Deer Lakes Park. The AAAP conducts Public Star Parties from March through November. All are free and the public can observe through members telescopes on the lawn and the two telescopes in the building. The largest is a 21" Newtonian reflector. for more information www.3ap.org

Dave Smith's Photos from Sept 2, 2006 "Moonrise" Starparty at N. E. Wagman Observatory

This is one of two observatories owned and operated by the Amateur Ast ...

Updated: Sep 16, 2006 11:51pm PST

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