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Frontiers of Astronomy: 2011 – 2012

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s popular Frontiers of Astronomy lecture series has announced their 2011 to 2012 program. The free series of public lectures takes place on Thursdays at 8:00 PM: November 17, December 8, March 8, and April … Continue reading →

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Surprise aurora a real, long-lasting beauty!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

The event began, for many of us, with a flash message from SpaceWeather.com early Monday evening: CME IMPACT: A coronal mass ejection (CME) hit Earth’s magnetic field on Oct. 24th around 1800 UT (2 pm EDT).  The impact strongly compressed … Continue reading →

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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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