Monthly Archives: August 2011

Observatory Park is dedicated

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

The Geauga Park District’s new Observatory Park was dedicated on Saturday, August 20, with a program from 4 PM to midnight. CAA members Bill Murmann, Bob Wiersma, and Susan Petsche attended the event, which also marked the 50th Anniversary celebration … Continue reading →

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Findley State Park star party Saturday, September 3

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

CAA will host a star party on the beach at Findley State Park from 9 PM to midnight (or so) on Saturday, September 3, weather permitting. The Findley program was originally set for August 6. It had to be rescheduled … Continue reading →

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Comet Elenin poses no threat to Earth

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Often, comets are portrayed as harbingers of gloom and doom in movies and on television, but most pose no threat to Earth. Comet Elenin, the latest comet to visit our inner solar system, is no exception. Elenin will pass about … Continue reading →

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Oppy reaches Endeavour Crater

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

PASADENA, Calif. – After a journey of almost three years, NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity has reached the Red Planet’s Endeavour Crater to study rocks never seen before. On Aug. 9, the golf cart-sized rover relayed its arrival at a … Continue reading →

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