And, truth be told, we barely scratched the /cnyobs account.Īs a club, CNYO specialized in outreach wherever a decent location and parking could be had, be that at libraries, local parks, or ice cream shops. The site itself will remain up as a record of many years of observing, lecturing, outreach, and lots of good times had among all the dedicated amateur astronomers and aspiring observers who joined in our many activities.Īnything related to future CNYO activities can be followed in the CNYO Facebook Group. Updates are posted on the Stonelick Star Gazers Facebook Pageģ9.2189 North Latitude - 84.After nearly eight years of observing announcements, CNY astronomy events, TACNY posts, major NASA announcements, Free Astronomy Magazine issue announcements, the short-lived Upstate New York Stargazing series for (archived at ), and a variety of other “that’s interesting” items for your consideration, the website component to CNYO is being retired. Weather: All Stargazes are Weather Dependent.įor more information call the Observatory 513 321-5186 There are picnic areas, the lake and swim beach to enjoy if you'd like to arrive early and enjoy all the park has to offer. Where: We set up in the parking lot just before the swimming beach main lot. Turn right at the Park entrance and go toward the Beach. Turn left on to SR-727 (about 2 miles past 132) toward Stonelick Lake State Park. Turn left on SR-131 and go past Pleasant Hill, Buckwheat, and SR-132. Take Columbia Parkway (US 50) east through Milford. Please stay home if you feel unwell or display symptoms associated with COVID-19. Please practice cleanliness by washing your hands when possible and bringing hand sanitizer with you.įace Masks are strongly encouraged for visitors to the park. Please maintain a six-foot social distancing between yourself and other participants when not viewing through the telescopes. Since Stonelick State Park is a state of Ohio facility please follow these protocols set forth by the State of Ohio to minimize the risk of transmission. Red lights only, please.įor more information, email Dean Regas at call the Observatory at 51.ĬOVID-19 Information for Visitors to Stonelick To help preserve night vision, please do not use flashlights or phones around the telescopes. Updates are posted on the Stonelick Star Gazers Facebook Page The general rule is, if you can't see stars in your sky, it is canceled, but if you can see stars on Stonelick nights, then it is on! FOTO members and the other amateur astronomers at Stonelick are more than willing to have you look through their telescopes as well as help you with your personal telescope.įree stargazes at Stonelick State Park are held only if the skies are clear. It is also a good chance to see many different types of telescopes in action, ask questions and become involved in the fascinating world of astronomy. This is a great opportunity to view planets, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and stars. The events are free and open to the public. On Saturdays, near the New Moon, members of our Friends of the Observatory (FOTO) amateur astronomers group set up a variety of telescopes inviting the public to view the wonders of the night sky.
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. Ohio's Stonelick State Park hosts regular Cincinnati Observatory's viewing events. Stonelick Star Gazes Free Events At Stonelick State Park
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