Observing

Our outdoors observing sessions are referred to as "Star Parties", but there's always more "star" than "party" involved.  Not that people don't have a good time ... these are always great experiences for novices and veterans alike.  If you're going to attend a Star Party, there are some protocols and advice you should be aware of to maximize the experience for all concerned.  Here are some guidelines and below are some links to great objects to view with your telescope or binoculars.

Members of PAS came up with some of their favorite objects to view in the night sky using different telescopes and using binoculars. The following page will give you a fine list of heavenly objects to enjoy: