Lima Astronomical Society

10/09/2026

Join us tonight, October 9, at 8:00 PM at Schoonover Observatory!

For this month’s program, Lima Astro members will share stories, photos, and insights from ALCON, the nation’s premier amateur astronomy conference held nearby in Cincinnati this past August.

Stargazing will follow the program, weather permitting.

10/06/2026

The Lima Astronomical Society meets this Friday, October 9 at 8:00 PM at Schoonover Observatory.

Following the meeting, this month's program will highlight Lima Astro member experiences at ALCON, the nation’s premier amateur astronomy conference held nearby in Cincinnati this past August.

Stick around after the program for stargazing at the observatory (weather permitting).

09/29/2026

Member Michael Ritchie speaks on the Noon Edition about the Astronomical League National Convention and the seasonal changes in public nights at Schoonover Observatory.

The Lima Astronomical Society is in to tell us more about what's happening in the sky!

09/25/2026

Schoonover Observatory will not be open Friday 9/25 due to poor sky conditions.

09/24/2026

CANCELLED‼️ Due to poor sky forecast, observing on Friday 9/25 has been cancelled. Not only is it nearly a Full Moon (99.5% illuminated), but the forecast is calling for mostly cloudy skies all evening.

Join us THIS SUNDAY 9/27 1-4pm for STEAM on the Quad on the OSU Lima campus! We will have tables set up with astronomy demonstrations and more! The next public observing is scheduled for October 9.

09/19/2026

ATTENTION:

Tonights planned International Observe the Moon Night at Kendrick Woods at 6:00pm has been CANCELLED due to recent rains and the threat of continued rains this evening.

09/19/2026

The International Observe the Moon Night scheduled for tonight September 19 at Kendrick Woods has been cancelled.

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09/11/2026

Visit Schoonover Observatory TONIGHT for our Special Program from Cincinnati astronomer, Dean Regas, who will be presenting "Fly Me to the Moon". Dean will give us an inside look at the Apollo missions and what it's like to set foot on the lunar surface. Then we'll hitch a ride on the Artemis 2 mission that sent four astronauts around the Moon in April. Dean will also have his books available to sign after the talk.

09/07/2026

This Friday September 11th at 8:00pm is the monthly meeting of the Lima Astronomical Society at Schoonover Observatory.

Special Program: Dean Regas will be presenting "Fly Me to the Moon"

Cincinnati Astronomer and author Dean Regas gives us an inside look at the Apollo missions and what it's like to set foot on the lunar surface. Then we'll hitch a ride on the Artemis 2 mission that sent four astronauts around the Moon in April. Dean will also have his books available to sign and sell after the talk.

Great for all ages.

The Lima Astronomical Society is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that greatly appreciates all donations.

Observing after the program will be weather dependent.

08/31/2026

Michael Ritchie of the Lima Astronomical Society speaks on upcoming events in September with Holly Koza on WLIO Noon Edition.

Michael Ritchie is in to tell us about what's happening at Schoonover Observatory!