Author: Christopher Celek
Author: Christopher Celek
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WCAS Founder Jeff Blazey Retires From Park Board
Warren County Park District CEO Matt Latham (left) thanks Lebanon resident Jeff Blazey for his 12 years of service as a park commissioner.
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After-hours Park Access
WCAS members now have exclusive access to visit Hisey Park and Gulley Park after hours for astronomical purposes without advance notice. The Warren County Park District agreed to the change in December 2024 so our members can go to the parks for stargazing whenever you have the time and when the weather and sky conditions…
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Instant Updates
Get the latest WCAS news, observatory events, schedule changes, and observatory weather conditions delivered to your phone or tablet WCAS utilizes the GroupMe app for mobile devices. It’s free to download from your favorite app store. Once you install on your phone or tablet, email info@wcas-oh.org to request access to the WCAS channel. We communicate…
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Exclusive Class for Members
Participate online with your phone, tablet, or laptop. You’ll need the special access code for WCAS members. Get it by emailing chris.celek@gmail.com. WCAS presents this to help our members grow in our shared astronomy hobby. Not a WCAS member? Join online today and you’ll get access to the Fall Sky class on Tuesday evening. Who Is Dean…
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Winner of This Solar Eclipse Photo Is …
Congratulations Mark Davidson of Springboro! The winner of this spectacular solar eclipse composite image is Mark Davidson of Springboro. He was selected in random drawing from among 83 entries in our raffle contest. We’ll contact Mark to arrange for delivery of his prize. Professional photographer Kelly Settle imaged this sequence of the total solar eclipse…
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Cancelled: EVs Under the Stars Event on Saturday, Sept. 28
Due to the forecasted rain and the potential for severe weather on Saturday, we are canceling EVs Under the Stars. We planned to hold the event rain or shine by moving some speakers and exhibits indoors. However, the Hurricane Helene track is unpredictable and there’s a chance of high winds. So out of caution, we…
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Buy the Moon
You can now “own” a lunar crater, mountain or even one of the Apollo landing sites where astronauts explored the surface of our nearest neighbor in space.* Nearly 2,000 are available, including some of the most recognizable lunar features as well as some spectacular sites visible only through a telescope. Get Your Piece of the…
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Weather and Sky Today
Plan your stargazing by checking the weather forecast and expected seeing conditions at Hisey Park and Camp Joy. Click forecasts to enlarge: Fred Bay Observatory at Hisey Park Rachel A. Hutzel Observatory at Camp Joy
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Astro Photos by Members
Milky Way at Fred Bay Observatory: What a Camera Sees Sunday, June 30, 2024, 11:55 pm, iPhone, 26 mm, f1.6, 10 seconds, hand-held Milky Way at Fred Bay Observatory: What People See Sunday, June 30, 2024, 11:53 pm, iPhone, 26 mm, f1.6, 2 seconds, hand-held Comet 13P/Olbers Sunday, June 30, 2024: Marcus Acton captured this…