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Star Party - October 1, 2025

Star party at sunset
October 1, 2025
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Smith Lab Observing Deck via the Arne Slettebak Planetarium (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:

7:30 - 10:00 pm (maybe later)

Location:

Smith Lab Observing Deck. Come to the Arne Slettebak Planetarium in Smith Lab 5033 and take the stairs up two flights to the observing deck. If you are unable to climb stairs 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. 

Dates: 

Wednesday, October 1 - If you would like to join us for sunset, the doors should be open by 7:00 pm. Bring your friends and family.

Weather Update - TBA

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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