Mingo Star Party - June 28, 2008

The South Hills Wireless Association was there to to join us for this Star Party. The weather was at times brutal. The evening ended with storms and a fantastic full 180 arc rain bow. Click on any image to enlarge.

Updated: Jun 29, 2008 7:10pm PST

Christmas Meeting/Party of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh

These are Dave Smith's photos http://www.davesmithphoto.com of the December 9, 2006, monthly meeting and Christmas Party. Our speaker was honorary member Tom Reiland. We had drawing for door prizes, Awards for service and a fine selection of food.

Updated: Dec 13, 2006 10:02pm PST

Mingo Obs Star Party Sat Oct 14, 2006

The Webelo's Boy Scout Group visited our facility this weekend. The scout's group den is from Irwin, PA about 30 miles or so from Pittsburgh. Michele Ellis made initial contact with myself and final details and arrangements worked out by Mingo Staff Member Larry McHenry. Our visitors were treated to observations and a Planetarium show. Th ...

Updated: Oct 17, 2006 3:45pm PST

Dave Smith's photos of the AAAP Meeting Sept 2006 CSC

Thanks again to Al Paslow for letting me post more images from the Amateur Astronomers Association meeting at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh. The speaker is Jim Spuck an Oil City Science teacher talks about how he and his students used the Spitzer Space Telescope. All photos are by me Dave Smith. www.davesmithphoto.com

Updated: Oct 04, 2006 12:24pm PST