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Event ID:  2315
Contact Name:  Kathleen DeSantis
Contact Email:  kappa@3ap.org
Contact Phone:  412-348-6150
Organization:  AmateurAstronomers Association of Pittsburgh
Event Web Site:  www.3ap.org
Dates:  2nd October 2010 to 2nd October 2010
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Type:  Public
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Country:  United States
State/Province:  Pennsylvania
City:  Pittsburgh
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Location:  Mingo Creek Park Observatory
Event Name:  Public Star Party
Event Description:  Look through the 24" telescope at deep sky objects and enjoy a planetarium show in keeping with 2010 World Space Week's theme of exploring the cosmos. Mingo Creek Park Observatory is atop Mansion Hill Road Extension, beyond Shelter 10. 40.2110°N, 80.0190°W. the event starts at dusk and is weather dependent. Please check www.3ap.org or call 724-348-6150 for update.
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Report on the Results:  In spite of less than ideal skies, had about 180 guests and 7 club members as presenters at this October 2, Public Str Party, recognizing World Space Week. Most of the attendees were part of two large groups, a large Girl Scout troop from Bookline, PA and a large church youth group camping near Shelter 10, below the observatory. Link to event post: http://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/event-view.cfm?Event_ID=17011
Attendance:  180
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Media Impressions:  20
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