The Astronomy Club of Akron

All events are free and open to the public.  Supervised children are welcome.

Address of The ACA Observatory:

        Portage Lakes State Park
        5031 Manchester Rd
        Akron, OH  44319-3999
       

Enter the park from Manchester Road and follow signs to the Observatory located directly across from the ranger station.

 

2012 Observatory Schedule  (click image to download printable PDF)

Click here for a text version of our 2012 Observatory Schedule

* Our star parties are free and open to the public. Please join us for stargazing and educational activities.
* Areas in and around the observatory are dimly lit, please use caution. A restroom is available.
* Lawn chairs or blankets can add to observing comfort.
* Bring a pair of binoculars or your telescope if you have one.
* Star parties will begin promptly at the stated times for the events.
* Events may be cancelled if the skies are cloudy. If the skies are questionable, please call for the latest information: 330-837-5848.
* This is an outdoor activity in an unheated environment. Nighttime temperatures drop rapidly, even in the summer.
* A general rule of thumb is dress for 20 degrees colder than the predicted nighttime low temperature.
* Please be considerate of those who bring their own telescopes.
* Children should be supervised at all times. Pets should be left at home.
* Smoke and expensive optics don’t mix.  Please, no smoking in or near the observatory or on the surrounding grounds
   where club members have set up their telescopes.
* If you must smoke, walk to the down-wind side of the observing site.  Be considerate of your fellow observers.

* Come As You Are, Learn As You Go!

To contact club officers with questions or comments, please visit our Contacts page
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Last modified: 02/01/12

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