Wonders of the Night Sky
-
Astronomy
Programs
conducted
under the auspices of the
Stow Parks & Recreation Department
since September 15,
1995
• Basically, we gather in the field behind Fishcreek Elementary School after sunset and show you the Universe!
• I notify you when these events will occur (primarily Fridays) in the Calendar of Events on the first page of this site.
• Occasionally, an event will occur at a different location or on a different day of the week...the Calendar will provide details.
• Now and then, especially during the winter months, lectures will be listed in the Calendar with details.
• Please bookmark the home page and stop by often for announcements of events and astronomy news in general.
• You do not
need to own a telescope, or even have ever looked through one, to
attend! We'll show you how.
• No registration required.
• There is absolutely NO COST of any kind to attend or participate in these observing events.
• Come and go at your complete leisure.
• We usually start setting up equipment about an hour before sunset.
• If you can only stop for a brief visit, please do so.
• If you can't get here until very late, stop in and take a look with us night owls.
• Dress warmer than you think you need to.
• It feels really cold at night, even if it's warm in the daytime.
• Long pants and a jacket (or two!) are recommended regardless of daytime temperatures.
• Telescopes and/or binoculars (if you have them), but this is most definitely *not* required.
• Lawn chairs, blankets, hot drinks, and any other material comforts you can think of.
• Enthusiasm! You won't be disappointed.
• Anyone who might like to join you!
• Our observing site is in the field behind Fishcreek Elementary School on Fishcreek Rd in Stow. The school is directly across from the Fishcreek Rd / Call Rd intersection just north of the Fishcreek Rd / Stow Rd intersection. If you're coming from Darrow Rd (RT 91) turn onto Fishcreek and the school's driveway will be about 1.1 miles on your right. From Kent Rd (RT 59) turn onto Fishcreek Rd and the school's driveway will be about 2.7 miles on your left. Fishcreek Rd only runs between Darrow Rd (RT-91) and Kent Rd (RT-59).
Click map above for aerial view of
Fishcreek School and observing field
| Notice! |
Nearly all of our events take place on Fridays in the field behind Fishcreek Elementary School on Fishcreek Rd in Stow, Ohio. However, occasionally we'll have a 'special event' at another location. If this is the case, it will be explained on the details page for the date in question. An example would be the Night Kite Flight event on Saturday in late October at the Silver Springs camp ground at 5240 Young Rd in Stow. |
• No. All the equipment is privately owned by people interested in showing you the Universe. Please remember this and ask before touching any of the telescopes or other equipment. It's perfectly alright to look through any of the gear, but please ask the owners before doing so since they may be in the middle of some special observation or perhaps working to align their computerized telescopes. This equipment can be very expensive and we must protect the investments made by the amateur astronomers that set up for our enjoyment. We ask that you remember to be courteous at all times.
• No. Unfortunately, our telescopes can't see through clouds. Rain, lightning and telescopes do not get along well together.
• Yes - a few things to keep in mind...
• Be courteous, especially to the hard-working telescope owners/operators.
• If you want to use insect repellant, PLEASE move to a location down-wind of the telescopes before spraying.
• We make every effort to
maintain a SMOKE-FREE environment, so please attempt to
NOT SMOKE, but if you must, please move to a location far
down-wind from the telescopes before lighting, and stay there
until you finish.
Smoke on optics is NOT a good thing.
"OK, I'm interested in attending, but how will I know if the weather is bad where the observing will occur?"
• Easy! Just click on the Status links of the event in question.
• The Status links can be found directly below the event date of interest in the Calendar of Events on the home page.
• The Status links can also be found at the top & bottom of the detail page of the particular event.
• If cancellation is necessary due to weather conditions, the Status page will be updated to inform you.
• If you want the latest possible status, please call 330-688-9043 before you make an unnecessary trip.
Dave Jessie
Time spent observing the heavens is not deducted from your life span
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