Experienced comet hunters from the York County Astronomical Society are inviting the public to view Comet PanSTARRS, 7:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday at their John C. Rudy County Park observatory.

The comet will emerge from the sun’s glare low in the twilight, but the event will only be held if it is clear or partly cloudy out.

If the weather is questionable, call (717) 578-9109 for notice of any late cancellation. If it is clear or mostly clear, the activity will occur as scheduled. If it is completely cloudy, raining or snowing, the activity will be cancelled.

For directions to the observatory or information about other YCAS events, visit www.ycas.org.

The York County Astronomical Society will present three shows on Friday, March 8, at the York Learning Center planetarium, 300 E. 6th Ave., North York.

7 p.m.: “Max Goes to the Moon” — Max (the dog) and a young girl named Tori take the first trip to the Moon since the Apollo era. Along the way, the story sets the stage for sophisticated science topics — all thoughtfully explained so that grownups and children can learn together.

7:40 p.m.: “StarWatch” — Become a star watcher by exploring the current night sky, locate visible constellations, and enjoy some sky lore. Receive a star map and get answers to commonly asked questions.

8:20 p.m.: “The Planets” — Tour through the solar system and fascinating, recently-discovered sights in this program narrated by Kate Mulgrew of “Star Trek Voyager” fame.

Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children and seniors. Admission to any second or third show is $1 each.

A look at some of February’s upcoming stargazing highlights thanks to View from Space. http://youtu.be/ab8S0YWgjVE

The York County Astronomical Society will present three planetarium shows on Friday, Jan. 11, at the York Learning Center, 300 E. 6th Ave., North York.

Winter Wonders looks at the time of the winter solstice, the point where the noontime sun is lowest in the sky. Join Jackie and Michelle, two teenage girls, as they hear about the Christian and Jewish religious events during this time of year. In addition, the girls learn about celebrations and rituals of many other cultures that originate from solstice observances. We also look at some of our more light-hearted traditions: gift-giving and decking the halls with candles and greenery. This program includes a look at some of the solstice customs of some of the peoples of central Africa, China, Native Americans, the Inuit, and the Incas to name a few. We conclude by looking at some of the monuments that have been built by prehistoric peoples to the winter solstice. Winter Wonders is a great holiday program for families.

StarWatch allows you to become a star watcher by exploring the current night sky, locating visible constellations, and enjoying some sky lore.

The Planets is a tour through the solar system and fascinating, recently-discovered sights. It is narrated by Kate Mulgrew of “Star Trek Voyager” fame.

Times are 7, 7:40 and 8:20 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children and seniors for one show, and $1 for each additional show.

For more information, visit www.ycas.org.

The York County Astronomical Society will conduct a New Telescope Clinic, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, at the John C. Rudy County Park observatory.

Did you get a new telescope recently or discover an unused one in your attic? Experience has shown that the first night out with a new telescope can be daunting as you try to perform all the initial setup work required. Consequently, many new telescopes are used only once or twice, then never again due to frustration.

Bring your telescope and all the items that came with it (including batteries, if required, and the instruction manual). We will check out your telescope, help you align the finder scope, show you how your telescope works, and help you with some initial observations of the sky (clear skies permitting). Afterwards, take home a free Star Chart to help you continue your exploration of the nighttime sky.

This is a FREE clinic and will be offered even if it is cloudy, but will be cancelled if it is snowing. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Call the YCAS hotline at (717) 578–9109 or check http://www.ycas.org for more information.