All 2014 Public Nights will be held on the first Saturday of each month, March through November and special programs and member nights are offered on alternative weekends. Be sure to check our events and calendar. If weather permits, there will be an opportunity to view through the big scope as well as a variety of personal scopes. If weather is cloudy, there will be a program and folks who will be happy to take you on a tour of our Observatory. We welcome all visitors! Not only will you have access to view through this magnificent scope, but our members also have a variety of telescopes to help assist you on your celestial journey. Please feel free to bring your own equipment as well.

Date: Saturday, 5/3/2014

Time: 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM Eastern

Location: Warren Rupp Observatory, 5127 Possum Run Road, Mansfield, OH 44901

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Location Details

Warren Rupp Observatory
Located at Hidden Hollow Camp - Mansfield, Ohio. Please note the Observatory is located on private grounds and arrangements for visitation must be made in advance. Please check our website for public hours!

5127 Possum Run Road

Mansfield, OH 44901

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Notes:
Please remember the road to the Observatory is on private property and to take care while driving. Visitors to the Observatory are restricted to the Observatory area and restroom facilities and a warm room is available. Please be sure to dress for the weather! Our activities happen outdoors and the telescope facilities and dome area is not heated. Families are always welcome and there is never a charge. Public nights are always on the first Saturday of every month and you may check our website for additional programs offered during the month. Please contact the webmaster if you wish a special tour or program.

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