Columbus Astronomical Society Sharing the Universe Since 1947
| HOME | ABOUT CAS | OBSERVING SITES | MEMBER INFORMATION | LINKS | CONTACT US |
Observing Sites The CAS has several Ohio observing sites available to members, some are more public than others. The three listed here are our favorite public and semi-publc sites.
|
||
| Perkins Observatory |
|
|
Located just off of Route 23 north of Columbus OH (about 10 miles north of I-270) and just south of Delaware OH (about a mile south of where 315 intersects 23). More information > Clear Sky Clock:
|
||
| Hocking Hills State Park |
|
|
Conkles Hollow in the Hocking Hills State Park is a 1 to 1-1/2 drive from most parts of Columbus. Conkles Hollow is a true, dark-sky, observing site suitable for deep sky observing and astrophotography. You can set your telescope up on the large, grassy field area next to the parking area. More information > Clear Sky Clock:
|
||
| AEP Recreation Lands |
|
|
This 35-acre site is located within AEP's Recreation Land in Morgan County. From downtown Columbus, it is about a 1 hour 45 minute drive to the observing site and very dark sky conditions. More information > Clear Sky Clock:
|
||
What is the Clear Sky Sky clock?
Click here to learn about the Clear Sky Clock. >
Click here to see more Clear Sky Clocks in Ohio. >