Description: The Chester County Astronomical Society is an organization devoted to educating the public through monthly meetings and observing sessions.
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The Chester County Astronomical Society was formed as a non-profit organization dedicated to the education and enjoyment of astronomy for the general public. The Society holds meetings (with member or guest speakers) and observing sessions once a month. Anyone who is interested in astronomy is welcome to attend meetings and become a member of the Society. In addition to the monthly meetings and observing sessions, the Society also provides a variety of services to the public, including astronomy classes as
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - CCAS Monthly Meeting, in person (as well as via Zoom) at West Chester Universitys Merion Science Center, Room 112. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. EST. Guest Speaker: Dr. Joel Leja, Dept of Astronomy and Physics, Penn State University, Early Galaxy Formation and Universe-breaking Galaxies and their Implications for Cosmology. Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - CCAS Monthly Meeting, in person (as well as via Zoom) at West Chester Universitys Merion Science Center, Room 112. The me
What are some skywatching highlights in January 2025? This month, four bright planets greet you in the early evening. Venus and Saturn cozy up on the 17th and 18th, while Mars is at its brightest in the past two years. The Moon occults Mars for those in the U.S. and Eastern Canada on Jan. 13. Plus, the Quadrantid meteors peak on the morning of Jan. 3 before dawn. Additional information about topics covered in this episode of What's Up, along with still images from the video, and the video transcript, are av