LVAAS Satellite Site - South Mountain
South Mountain in Allentown, PA is the HQ of LVAAS. South Mountain features the Grady Planetarium, Robson Library, Optics Shop, and 3 permanent observatories, as well as the Red Shift gift shop where you can purchase drinks and snacks during events as well as merch.
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LVAAS operates two astronomy sites: The South Mountain site in Salisbury Township is the headquarters of the Society. It has a planetarium with a Spitz A3P projector, a 21 foot dome, meeting space, the Red Shift store, library, workshop space, and three observatories.
South Mountain - LVAAS
The Society's administrative headquarters and three observatories are located on one acre atop South Mountain in Lower Salisbury Twp. near Allentown, PA. Click here for Google Maps link. The main building houses a meeting room, the Grady Planetarium, the Robson Library/Computer Wing, a workshop, and an optical room.
LVAAS Satellite Site - Observatories
South Mountain HQ is where most meetings are held as well as the monthly Star Parties. This site has the Grady Planetarium, Robson Library, and 3 permanent observatories for members to use.
LVAAS Satellite Site - Star Parties
LVAAS South Mountain Observatory · 620 E Rock Rd, Allentown, PA 18103, United States ★★★★★ · Observatory Upcoming Star Parties - 2024 6:00 p.m. - Planetarium Show for families with children aged 14 and under
LVAAS Satellite Site - Pulpit Rock
Pulpit Rock near Hamburg, PA is home to 5 private observatories for members of LVAAS to use at their leisure. It also has paved slabs for members to set up their scopes. At an altitude of 1584ft and under Bortle 4 skies, Pulpit Rock is the highest and finest amateur observing site east of the Mississippi. The location also features a beautiful ...
Public Star Parties - LVAAS
Sep 19, 2024 · 8:00 p.m. - regular Planetarium Show. Continuous - Observatory tours and telescope viewing. Upcoming Public Star Parties for 2024 - see below. Doors will be open 15 minutes before each show, and both the planetarium …
Directions to South Mountain - LVAAS
From South of Allentown-Bethlehem. Get onto Route 309 and head north toward Allentown. Two and a half miles after the Route 378 traffic light, the road will split into two branches. Take the right branch onto South 4th Street (Route 145). Head up South Mountain to the traffic light at …
LVAAS
Apr 4, 2023 · lvaas-southmountain - for coordinating observing sessions and work parties at South Mountain. This list is not very active, as most South Mountain activities are on a regular schedule: General Meetings, Star Parties, and tours, solar viewing, and work sessions on Saturday mornings.
LVAAS Satellite Site - Planetarium
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