Author: Christopher Celek
Author: Christopher Celek
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10th Anniversary Celebration at the Rachel A. Hutzel Observatory
More than 150 members of the Warren County Astronomical Society, staff and supporters of Camp Joy, and guests celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Rachel A. Hutzel Observatory on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. A silent auction and a live auction raised thousands of dollars to support astronomy education programs at the RAH Observatory and at…
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Volunteer of the Year – Dennis O’Neill
Congratulations to our 2025 Volunteer of the Year, Dennis O’Neill! Dennis O’Neill has led the development of our educational outreach programs for schools and youth and community groups. A retired college professor, Dennis loves to help people learn about what’s in the night sky. Dennis has served on our board of directors for the past…
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ScopeOut at Cincy Observatory on Sept. 13
Save the Date: The Cincinnati Observatory’s ScopeOut telescope festival is on the horizon, occurring on Saturday, September 13th from 6-10pm. WCAS will again have a display and we’ll need 4-6 members to help. Email president@wcas-oh.org Whether you’re new to the hobby or have the best equipment out there, we encourage everyone to come out and introduce…
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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…