Astronomical Society of Harrisburg

04/24/2026

Due to the weather, our Public Observing session scheduled for Saturday, April 25th has been cancelled. Our next scheduled session will be Sunday, May 31st.

03/15/2026

2026 Introductory Observational Astronomy Courses
Our public Introductory Astronomy Course is held twice a year,
at the Naylor Observatory, on six consecutive Wednesdays, beginning the first week of April and September. On clear nights there will be observing with telescopes. Classes are from 7 to 9 pm, with additional informal observing for those who wish to stay. The course is open to anyone 14 years of age and older. A textbook, Peterson’s "Stars & Planets" and star charts are provided.
Cost is $50 per person and advance registration is required.

Consists of 6 classes each Wednesday starting April 1st from 7 to 9 pm. Additional informal observing after for those who wish to stay.

11/08/2025

Due to the weather forecast for tomorrow night, we will have to cancel our final public observing session for the year. We will begin our next scheduled public observing in March. Thanks for the great year, and hope you enjoy the winter!

06/08/2025

Public observing for June 8th is cancelled due to weather. Our next scheduled event is July 6th. See you there!

05/03/2025

Public Observing for May 3rd is CANCELLED due to weather. Our next scheduled session is June 15th at 9pm.

03/16/2025

Due to the weather, we will not be having a Public Observing session tonight. The next one is scheduled for April 13th.

09/25/2024

We are late in posting this, but our club was thrilled to have Roxanne Kamin from the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, as the guest speaker at our last meeting! Nearly everyone in attendance is ready to book a visit to Naylor Observatory or Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Cherry Springs State Park.
Thank you to club member, Joe McNally, for bringing Roxanne to us!
For more information about ASH, visit:
https://www.astrohbg.org

09/01/2024

Our Fall Introductory Observational Astronomy Course will be held on six consecutive Wednesdays starting September 4, from 7 to 9 pm, with additional informal observing with telescopes if the sky is clear.
The course is open to those 14 years of age and older and includes
a text and star charts. Please send a $50 check to the "Astronomical
Society of Harrisburg”, c/o Bob Young, 224 Herr St., Harrisburg PA
17102. Email: [email protected]

03/09/2024

The Astronomical Society of Harrisburg will be offering a Spring Public Astronomy Course will be held on six consecutive Wednesdays beginning April 3, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm followed by additional observing with telescopes if the sky is clear. All sessions will be held at the Edward L. Naylor Observatory, 670 Observatory Drive, Lewisberry PA 17339. The course is open to those 14 and older.
Cost is $50 which includes a text, the Petersen Field Guide Stars and Planets 4th Ed. by Pasachoff, an Edmund Star and Planet Locater planisphere and ESSO Star Chart.
Preregistration is necessary: send a check to “ASH” c/o Robert Young, 224 Herr St., Harrisburg PA 17102. You can email him at [email protected].

08/12/2023

The Astronomical Society of Harrisburg will be holding a Fall public Astronomy Course will be held on six consecutive Wednesdays beginning September 6, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm followed by additional observing with telescopes if the sky is clear. All sessions will be held at the Edward L. Naylor Observatory, 670 Observatory Drive, Lewisberry PA 17339. The course is open to those 14 and older. For questions contact Bob Young at [email protected].
Cost is $50 which includes a text, the Petersen Field Guide Stars and Planets 4th Ed. by Pasachoff, an Edmund Star and Planet Locater planisphere and ESSO Star Chart. Preregistration is necessary: send a check to “ASH” c/o Robert Young, 224 Herr St., Harrisburg PA 17102.