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FOTO 2012- Free Stargazes

DSSMapOhio's Stonelick Lake State Park hosts The Friends of the Observatory's Dark Sky Viewing Site. The park is situated far enough from light polluted suburbs to allow dark skies, yet close enough to the Cincinnati Metro area to attract hundreds of interested star gazers throughout the year. On Saturday's, near the New Moon, amateur astronomers set up a variety of telescopes inviting the public to view the wonders of the night sky. The events are free and open to the public.

This is a great opportunity to view planets, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and stars. It is also a good opportunity to see many different types of telescopes in action, ask questions and become involved in the fascinating world of astronomy. Amateur astronomers are more than willing to have you look through their telescopes as well as help you with your personal telescope.

Throughout the year we also hold special event stargazes. Updates are posted on the Observatory website: Click here.

Programs at Stonelick occur only if clear.

For updates or information email Scott Naylor at stonelickstargazing@gmail.com or call the Observatory at 513-321-5186

Saturday Night

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  • July 14th
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  • September 8th
  • September 15th
  • October 13th
  • October 20th
     
  • November 10th
  • November 17th
  • December 8th
  • December 15th

FOTO 2012 Stargazes Schedule pdf download

DIRECTIONS:

  • Take Columbia Parkway (US 50) east through Milford.
  • Turn left on SR-131 and go past Pleasant Hill, Buckwheat, and SR-132. Look for a tractor dealer on your right (about 2 miles past 132)
  • Turn left on to SR-727 toward Stonelick Lake State Park.
  • Turn right at the Park entrance and go toward the Beach.

We set up in the parking lot just before the swimming beach main lot.

PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR DEER

Coordinates For Stonelick Parking Lot:
39.217 North Latitude  - 84.085 West Longitude

FOTO 2012 Stargazes Schedule pdf download

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