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Welcome to the Cincinnati Observatory Center (COC) Star Party Weblog. This is up-to-date information on celestial observing throughout the Southwestern Ohio Region. These events are free and open to the public. These postings are a public service, providing an open listing for several astronomical organizations and their public events. The COC is not responsible for any misinformation that is posted on this site. For the listed events, use the contact information below. Please do not contact the staff at the COC for information about these specific events. However, for Programs, Events and Classes offered at the Cincinnati Observatory Center, click here.

Regular observing sites include:

The Cincinnati Observatory Center Call 513.321.5186
FOTO at Stonelick State Park Contact Scott Naylor at 513.575.5556

If you are an organization providing public star gazing and wish to be included in this weblog, please contact Scott Naylor at 513.575.5556.

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posted by Scott on Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 11:29 AM

Stargazing Saturday June 28th at Stonelick Lake State Park
The predictions look grim. 50-60% chance of strong storms.
Maybe next week will be better.

posted by Scott on Friday, June 27, 2008 at 12:59 PM

Stargazing @ Stonelick, Saturday May 31st?

It's anybody's guess what the weather will be tomorrow night.
If there's a chance of seeing stuff - we'll be setting up around 9:00pm.

posted by Scott on Friday, May 30, 2008 at 2:04 PM

Stargazing @ Stonelick Lake, Saturday May 10th
There's a strong possibility the weather will cooperate Saturday night. We'll optimistically be setting up around 8:30.

posted by Scott on Friday, May 09, 2008 at 11:38 AM

Stargazing @ Stonelick Lake, Saturday May 10th
There's a good possibility the weather will cooperate. We'll be setting up around 8:30.

posted by Scott on at 11:08 AM

Stargazing @ Stonelick Lake - Saturday April 5th
The experts are calling for mostly clear skies with a low around 40 on Saturday night.
We'll be setting up around 7:30, Sunset's just after 8:00.

It's a little late for a Messier Marathon - but you can still observe almost the entire catalog in one night. It's a great way to refresh those observing skills.

posted by Scott on Friday, April 04, 2008 at 11:09 AM

Stargazing @ Stonelick Lake Saturday March 1st, 7:30

The weather seems to be easing up a little - Partly cloudy with a low in the twenties.

(That's 30 degrees warmer then the Lunar Eclipse.)

We'll be setting up around 7:30, coffee by around 10:30 ~ 11.

posted by Scott on Friday, February 29, 2008 at 1:59 PM

Stargazing @ Stonelick Lake - Saturday Feb.9th
Once again we've got mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance of precipitation early.
Maybe March.

posted by Scott on Saturday, February 09, 2008 at 3:15 PM