Warren Rupp Observatory

OHclipse Mansfield

Friday, April 5 - Sunday, April 7, 2024

Event

Friday,Saturday and Sunday events to be held at the Richland County Fairgrounds 
Events to include speakers from the club, power point, moon rocks,astrophotography and the sale of solar glasses. Also the planetarium for childrens events and craft science projects for children. Solar Observations from 10-2:00pm and telescope viewing from infield at the grandstand 8-10pm.

Date: Friday, April 5 - Sunday, April 7, 2024

Time: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern

Location: Richland County Fairgrounds
750 N.Home rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Richland County Fairgrounds
750 N.Home rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906
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Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
3 day collaboration between the Richland County Fair Board and the Richland Astronomical Society. Event included lectures about Black Holes, Merging Galaxies, Solar Eclipse, Space Rocks, and Rocket launches and a Brief history of Cape Canaveral. Planetarium shows, coloring Contest with prizes, craft making eclipse face masks with paper plates and solar viewers. Display of NASA visual impaired resources