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2018 September Star Party and Roof Night

O-H-I-O on sunset-lit dome
September 14, 2018
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Smith Lab Observatory access via the planetarium 5033 Smith Lab, 178 W 19th Ave.

Our beginning of the year star party is scheduled assuming Ohio Weather doesn't dampen our day. We will have telescopes on the roof of Smith Laboratory. Enter on the 5th Floor at the planetarium entrance and walk up another 2 flights of stairs. The roof is not ADA accessible but we can set up a telescope on the ground floor for any who need it. 

No tickets necessary!!! Bring everyone to our free event! Directions and parking information can be found here.

Who should come

  • All ages great and small
  • Inquisitive minds with questions galore
  • Clear Skies and dry air!!!!! 

Date and Time

  • September 14, 2018
  • 8:00pm - 11:00pm (or until interest dies down)

What we can see!

Planets in the sky at sunset:

  • Mars
  • Saturn
  • Jupiter
  • Venus
  • Moon

Weather Update

9/14 6:08 PM - Weather looks good enough, WE ARE GO!!!!!

9/14 2:56 PM - Weather looks good!!!!!

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