Oil Region Astronomical Observatory

Oil Region Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Oil Region Astronomical Society. The Oil Region Astronomical Society was founded in 1993. It is located in Venango County, Pennsylvania (USA).

Oil Region Astronomical Observatory
OrganizationOil Region Astronomical Society
LocationPennsylvania, US
Coordinates41°28′13″N 79°47′01″W / 41.47028°N 79.78361°W / 41.47028; -79.78361
Websitewww.oras.org/obsphoto.htm
Telescopes
Unnamed TelescopeUnknown size reflector
Oil Region Astronomical Observatory is located in the United States
Oil Region Astronomical Observatory
Location of Oil Region Astronomical Observatory

History

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The Oil Region Astronomical Society started as an idea in March 1991 when a small group of people with a passion for astronomy decided to unite throughout northwest Pennsylvania. These collected efforts led to the formation of the Venango County Astronomy Club, the predecessor of the Oil Region Astronomical Society. Within a short time, the group acquired a lease from Venango County for a parcel of land and began building the observatory. In 1993, the Oil Region Astronomical Observatory opened to the public and remained home to ORAS until January 2015 when the lease was terminated. [1]

See also

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References

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  1. "Oil Region Astronomical Observatory Homepage". ORAS Observatory. Archived from the original on December 6, 2005. Retrieved December 15, 2005.
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