Members at the information desk answer question from our visitors, hand out literature and arrange for the next planetarium show in the next room

Al Paslow Astronomy Collection

Images and events of personal interest.

Here are images from the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh's http://www.3ap.org Starparty at their observatory in Washington County, PA located in Mingo Creek Park. This is the second of the organizations two observatories. This one has two telescope rooms with a 10" D & G refractor and a 24" R/C Optical Guidance Systems telescope. There is also a planetarium. Several scout groups attended along with the general public. photos by Dave Smith http://www.davesmithphoto.com To learn more about Mingo Creek Park Observatory go to:http://home.comcast.net/~vmaestro/SHOproj/southframes.htm or call (724) 348-6150

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$Al-Paslow > This is the club's 10" D&G refractor that now sits on a temporary equatorial mounting a new one will replace this unit in the future. Images of the moon & planets are breath-taking! This instument and the 24 inch RC Telescope are the observatories primary instruments!$

Al-Paslow > Dave Smith's Photos from Oct. 21, 2006 AAAP Mingo Creek Park Observatory Star Party photo

$Al-Paslow > This is part of the roll off roof that covers the 10" refractor. These doors open to clear the telescope in a stowed position. The movable roof rolls back under a higher fixed roof in one of the lecture rooms.$

Al-Paslow > AAAP member Tim Manka talks with a scout group.

$Al-Paslow > Tim Manka gives a talk to some of our visitors. the telescope is a 10" D&G refractor now on a temporary equatorial mounting$

$Al-Paslow > Looking out to the refractor room. Note the rolling roof. One can see the rollers on the track to the left. We use this room for some talks and visitors hang out here and watch a video or other AV presentation.$