Fall Daylight and Nighttime Astronomy

Explore the solar and lunar skies Saturday, October 9 at Speidel Observatory in Oglebay Park.  The Oglebay Astronomy Club leads all activities.

Tour the facility, try your eye at solar observing, see a meteorite display and participate in space science activities from 1-4 p.m. Observe the evening sky through telescopes and learn about the constellations from 8-11 p.m. Jupiter and Saturn will be high in the sky together. It should be a great night for planet viewing, weather permitting! 

All ages are invited to attend this free program.

About the Schrader Center:

The Schrader Center offers dozens of seasonal nature programs for all ages. Nature enthusiasts gather here to experience a sense of community around a shared love of nature. Preschoolers through adults enjoy our year-round nature activities. Our hands-on programs expand nature knowledge, promote outdoor discovery and foster lifelong learning.