August 10: Observatory Open Night
Stephens Observatory
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Stephens Memorial Observatory of Hiram College will host a public observing night Saturday, August 10, from 9:00 to 11:00 PM. On the observing list are two Stephens favorites: Earth's Moon, and the Ringed World - Saturn. Other objects of interest may also be viewed using the Observatory’s 1901 vintage telescope. Given good viewing conditions, organizers say, the telescope delivers outstanding detail of the Moon and beautiful views of Saturn and its distinctive rings and some of the planet's own moons.
Cloudy skies at the scheduled starting time cancel the event in which case, the observatory will not open. No reservations are required and there is no admission fee for observatory public nights.
The Observatory is located on Wakefield Road (Rt. 82) less than a quarter of a mile west of Route 700 in Hiram. There is no parking at the Observatory. Visitors may park on permissible side streets near the Post Office, a short distance east of the observatory.
Updates on programming are available via the Observatory’s Twitter feed: @StephensObs or its website: StephensObservatory.org.
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