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Astronomy Club of Akron
NEXT EVENT:
SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 7:30 PM
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL TELESCOPE SEMINAR: Binoculars, Refractors, Reflectors, Cassegrains, and accessories.
2002 ACA OBSERVATORY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
All events are free and open to the public. Children are welcome
For further information call (330) 658-3125 (after 5:00 PM, please)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 7:30 pm
OPEN HOUSE & STAR PARTY: Random observing, views of Saturn and Jupiter.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 7:30 PM
OPEN HOUSE & STAR PARTY: Random observing, views of Saturn and Jupiter.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 8:00 PM
OPEN HOUSE & STAR PARTY: Random observing, views of Saturn and Jupiter.

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 8:00 PM
THE PLANETS JUPITER & SATURN: Final look at these beautiful gas giants for this year.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 7:30 PM
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL TELESCOPE SEMINAR: Binoculars, Refractors, Reflectors, Cassegrains, and accessories.

SATURDAY JUNE 15, 8:30 PM
THE SPRING CONSTELLATIONS: Tour of Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Bootes and Corvus.

SATURDAY, JULY 6, 9:00 PM
THE SUMMER CONSTELLATIONS: Tour of Hercules, Lyra, Ophiuchus, and Cygnus.

SATURDAY, JULY 20 SOLAR & LUNAR DELIGHTS

6:00 PM SOLAR: See the surface of the Sun through special filters.

7:30 PM HOT DOGS: Culinary feast.

9:00 PM LUNAR: See the craters and mountains on the moon up close.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 8:00 PM
THE PLANETS URANUS & NEPTUNE: Gas giant planets will appear as tiny bluse and green discs high in the southern night sky.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 7:00 PM
THE AUTUMN CONSTELLATIONS: Tour of Taurus, Aries, Piscs, Aquarius, and Sagittarius.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 7:30 PM
OPEN HOUSE & STAR PARTY: Random observing.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 7:00 PM
THE LEONID METEOR SHOWER: Last year's meteor "storm" may be repeated.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 7:00 PM
OPEN HOUSE & STAR PARTY: Random observing.

* In case of inclement weather the program will be cancelled, if in doubt call.
* Areas in and around the observatory are dimly lit, please use caution. A restroom is available.
* Dress as you would for outdoor activities: in spring and summer, a lightweight jacket and insect repellant are suggested; in winter, several layers of clothing, cap, and gloves are suggested. Lawn chairs or blankets can add to observing comfort.
* Bring a pair of binoculars or your telescope if you have one.