FRANKLIN, Pa. – The Oil Region Astronomical Observatory’s ASTROBLAST 2015 will be held October 13 through October 18 at the new observatory in Cranberry, Pa.

ASTROBLAST, an annual event first held in June 1994 by the Oil Region Astronomical Society, is a regional gathering of amateur astronomers and those interested from the general public. Lectures, information and educational sessions, and dark-sky observing are all a part of the annual “star party.”

This year’s event will be held at the new observatory site, located at 4249 Camp Coffman Rd, Cranberry, Pa. 16319.

The organization is blessed with a remote “dark sky” site located far from the light pollution of large urban areas.

On-site registration will be available during the event. Newcomers are welcome to attend.

Participants are invited to bring their own telescopes or binoculars.

For more information, visit https://www.oras.org/astroblast.html.