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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…
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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…
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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.orgWhether you’re new to the hobby or…
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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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Borrow Binoculars, Telescopes and Books
We are excited to introduce a Lending Program to our members!WCAS has assembled two binocular kits that each contain:— Celestron 15 x 70 binoculars— A night sky chart— 100 Things to See in the Night Sky and Fun Facts About Space by Cincinnati astronomer…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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