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.

2010 Observatory Schedule  (click image to download printable PDF)

* 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: 07/26/10

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