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 due to bad weather. This is the last Saturday date with a favorable Moon available for the year because park nature programs close down after the Labor Day weekend.
Those who have experienced it say that this is a great dark-sky site. Park Naturalist Roger Nikiforow said we could expect between 100 and 200 people for the program. The concession stand will be kept open before and during our star party. Nikiforow will be giving a presentation about astronomy from 7-8 PM in the nature center, and will join us with his telescope around 8:30 PM.
Any club members who would like to join us for the star party are welcome to bring a scope and come on out, though all complimentary camping sites for volunteers have been taken.
Everyone’s invited!
CAA: Cuyahoga Astronomical Association 