Are you interested in learning more about outer space, planets and stars? If so, you should consider participating in a local astronomy clubs or visiting one of the area planetariums.
Astronomy Clubs & Public Astronomy Events
Astronomy clubs are typically open to ages teen to adult and have regular group meetings. These meetings provide an opportunity to meet, interact with and learn from people with similar interests. For more information about membership and to register, visit the website of the club of interest below.
- Cuyahoga Astronomical Association – Website
- The Astronomy Club of Akron – Website
- The Black River Astronomical Society – Website
- The Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society – Website
- Cleveland Astronomical Society – Website
- The Wilderness Center Astronomy Club – Website
- Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society – Website
- The Brunswick Astronomy Club – Website
Maybe you're interested in astronomy, but don't have time to become club member. You're in luck. The clubs often organize and host public events. Even better, they are often FREE. The events planed for this year offer the ability to view the stars and planets, learn more about our solar system and the wonder of outer space.
Planetariums
Visiting planetariums is another great way to learn more about the solar system, and there are many located across Northeast Ohio. We recently visited the planetarium at Cleveland Museum of Natural history, and the planetarium show was one of the highlights of our trip, the parents and kids loved it.
If you are in the Youngstown area you should check out the Ward Beecher Planetarium at Youngstown State University. They have a great schedule of free public show.
Each planetarium offers different shows and are open to the public at varying times.
Hello, I just purchased my first telescope. An Orion GoScope II 70mm. Are there any particular places near Cleveland, Ohio where I can use it to look at the stars and planets?
Thanks,
My kid Rana is 7 years old . She is interested in learning more about Astronomy, how to use her telescope. Are there any tips about where to start? meetings, and kids astronomy club close to Westlake, OH. I appreciate your help.
Rami Hachwi
Absolutely! There is an observatory park in Montville Ohio on Clay Street a mile or two south of rt6. The second and fourth Fridays and saturdays there is viewing through telescopes conducted by Chris a well versed astronomer, great with kids. Also many amateurs have there telescopes set up.
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Is there anything close to Medina?
Laura,
I found one in Brunswick. They don’t have any current events listed on their website, but you could contact them to find out if they still meet regularly.
http://www.brunswickastronomyclub.com/
Hope that helps!
Danielle
is there something in or around Hubbard that has anything?
Laura,
If you are looking for a planetarium, The Ward Beecher Planetarium at Youngstown State University is really close to Hubbard. I looked at their Public Program Schedule and they have quite a few upcoming events: http://www.wbplanetarium.org/home/public-program-schedule-1
If you are looking for an astronomy club, there is a Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society. Here is the link: http://www.mvobservatory.com/Revision2/Index.htm
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Danielle