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Star Party and Roof Night - April 2025

Students at a Star Party on the roof of Smith Lab
April 16, 2025
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Smith Lab Roof (above the planetarium in Smith 5033)

Star Party Information

These star parties are open to the public and any Ohio State students as well as those who are coming for their courses. We provide the telescopes and the professionals to answer all of your questions! Join us!

Time:

8:00 - 10:00 pm (maybe later)

Location:

Smith Lab Roof. Come to the Arne Slettebak Planetarium in Smith Lab 5033 and take the stairs up two flights to the roof. If you are unable to climb stars and need any accommodations, please email us at planetatrium@osu.edu and we will set up a telescope out on the plaza for you. This is not any extra work for us so please ask. The main elevator IS WORKING! It looks different and provides a smooth ride, which is something anyone who has visited in the past is a welcome change!!!!

Dates: 

Wednesday, April 16 - Join us for sunset the doors should be open by 8:00 pm

Weather Update - We are go for Launch!

It is as clear as it is going to be. See you tonight!!!

 

Check out the Clear Sky Chart for Columbus below, click it to be taken to the full version.

Current forecast for Columbus Clear Sky Chart

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