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The Cuyahoga Astronomical Association (CAA) is a nonprofit organization established in 1957. Official page for the Cuyahoga Astronomical Association.

Its purpose is to organize local amateur astronomers and to promote the science of astronomy to its members and the general public. CAA membership is open to the public. There are no special requirements to join, only interest and desire to learn more about issues astronomical and to share that learning with others.

08/13/2026

Despite the clouds, managed to get one pic of today's solar eclipse!!

07/17/2026

CAA's public program at Letha House Park West on Saturday 7/18 (tomorrow) is canceled due to projected severe thunderstorms and the uncertain air quality. It's been a difficult year for astronomy in our region. Hopefully things improve by next month!

05/22/2026

A couple night shots behind where we're staying Bluff, Utah. Taken around 11 pm. It's a Bortle class 2 sky but there is a crescent Moon washing out the stars although it does illuminate the landscape quite nicely. Might try again tonight a bit later once the Milky Way core rises above the bluff.

05/17/2026

Had a chance to do some night photos. Just beautiful in a Bortle class 1 sky outside of Capital Reef National Park. in Boulder, UT. These were taken in the driveway about 50 feet from the front door between 2-4 am.

03/17/2026

8:59:50am You don't hear/feel THAT every day!! What sounded AND felt like demolition explosion, has been confirmed as a "Boom" relating to meteor. Was it just a sonic boom as it passed over head? This was heard & felt from Lorain to Ashtabula. Was it the sound as the meteor exploded? Image info: NWS Satellite observing "flash" (approx. over Bay Village) Information is still coming in...

03/09/2026

Last night was a beautiful, clear night... temp in the low 50s. I've been wanting to try this for quite a while. Flew the drone above the street lights to shoot the stars. This is a composite. The sky is made from 125, 2 second shots = a little over 4 minutes. The foreground is a panorama of 2 images. Both pieces were processed in Lightroom and blended in Photoshop. Shot in RAW format, 2 seconds, ISO 3200, f 1.8, DJI Air3S, Freewell light pollution filter.

12/29/2025

Star parties in 2026 are held at our observatory in Medina County’s Letha House Park West, 5910 Richman Rd., Spencer, OH 44275.

If the weather is clear, our observatory will be open to view the night sky through our 8, 10 and 12 inch telescopes. Members will also have their personal telescopes to share with the public and answer questions. Educational displays will be available in the building. Cancellations may be made in the case of severe thunderstorms.

If you have a pair of binoculars or a telescope, bring them along. If you need help with your telescope, arrive an hour before the event and we’ll be glad to help. For your comfort, dress for the weather, wear shoes that can handle dewy grass & note that the temperature may drop as the night comes on.

If you need to bring a flashlight, bring one that shines red light if possible or point the light beam at the ground just ahead of you, not towards the telescopes or peoples’ faces. Bright white light can ruin dark-adapted vision and our view of a beautiful night! Please park your vehicles so that the headlights face away from the telescopes lined up along the north side of the parking lot (on the right as you drive in). Be careful when walking around the star party area; avoid stumbling for your own safety and to prevent damage to telescopes! Bring a folding chair or recliner to add comfort to your star-gazing.

Monthly Lecture Series are held 7:30 - 9:00 pm the 2nd Monday of the month in Telfer Hall on the campus of Baldwin Wallace University 336 Front St., Berea, OH 44017.

For lecture topics and more details go to: CuyAstro.org/events/

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http://www.cuyastro.org/

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