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| The Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society "Advancing the Science of Astronomy One Person at a Time" |
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The MVAS was founded in 1939 by local enthusiasts, to further the hobby of Amateur Astronomy in the Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana and adjacent counties in Ohio. We hope you find our Web Presence interesting, and informational. Included on our site is information on Meeting Dates, Our History, Images, and Observing Tools. We welcome new members as well, please feel free to contact us for more information. MVAS Featured Pictures
Above is Member Michael Heim's shot of IC434. Click the image for a larger view
Saturn's Rings, 2008-2012, by Jodi and Roy Mcullough Taken with thier Celestron C-14 (click on above picture for larger view)
Mars Rotation on 26-27, 2012 by Jim Haklar/MVAS This was taken over a 4.5 hour period (from Sunday night into Monday morning). I shot AVIs every half hour using my C9.25, and Imaging Source DMK-41 CCD Monochrome Camera. Youngstown State Festival Of The Arts - July 10th, 2011 (Many thanks to the YSU Planetarium Staff and MVAS Members that helped to show the public what we often take for granted.)
HOOTER VISITS FLORIDA STAR PARTY :
Chris Stephan sent this shot in from Sunny Florida. (April 1st, 2011) MVAS member in Florida has a Barred Owl land right on the 12 in telescope at Riverwoods Field Lab. "I was hosting a night sky program for the Field Biology class at Palm Beach Atlantic College." |
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