CCAS Scrapbook
The Chester County Astronomical Society maintains an active calendar of public events throughout the year. Our scrapbook of photos from our events demonstrates our commitment to the local community and to the science of astronomy.

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Your Local Resource
If your school or civic organization is interested in hosting an observing session, contact our Observing Coordinator, Don Knabb. If you're interested in an educational demonstration, please contact our Education Chairperson, Kathy Buczynski.

Year 2009 The International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009) dominated our program of events and meetings throughout 2009. Members participated in several locally sponsored Nights Out, WCU-sponsored Project ASTRO, and organized a field trip to Spitz, Inc., in Chadds Ford, PA. The society also offered an 8-week introductory level course on astronomy open to the public.

Year 2008 The Chester County Astronomical Society had an exciting year of observations and public outreach in 2008. Members participated in several locally sponsored Nights Out and the Society offered an 8-week introductory level course on backyard observing open to the public.

Year 2007 The Chester County Astronomical Society had an exciting year of observations and public outreach in 2007. Members participated in several locally sponsored star parties, Space Adventure Week (a children's program sponsored by the West Chester Dept. of Parks & Recreation), and organized a field trip to the Hayden Planetarium in NYC. The society also offered an 8-week introductory level course on astronomy open to the public. Once again the elusive lunar X was the subject of a special observing session in the summer.

Year 2006 The Chester County Astronomical Society had an exciting year of observations and public outreach in 2006. Members participated in National Astronomy Day, several school visits, and organized several star parties. 2005 was an award-winning year for CCAS with our editor, Jim Anderson, winning the Astronomical League award for best newsletter.

Year 2005 2005 was a busy year for the members of the Chester County Astronomical Society. Members participated in the annual West Chester Restaurant Festival, National Astronomy Day, the Sally Ride Science Festival at West Chester University, and held astronomy classes for the public. Members also enjoyed weekly observing sessions at the Hercules Cluster and our annual Holiday Party in December.