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Large Telescopes at the Super Star Party

August 14
8:00 pm - midnight

Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd.
Kirtland, Ohio 44094
(440) 256-1404

A Perseid (possibly 2) and Milky Way/WikipediaPre-registration requested

Event Information

The Super Star Party is an annual astronomy night that features many indoor and outdoor activities for stargazers ages 8 and older.

Pre-registration requested

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Activities

  • International Dark-Sky AssociationCome and discover how light pollution effects people and wildlife.
  • Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower
  • View the majestic display of the summer night sky above our park.
  • View planets and other stellar objects with telescopes and expert guidance provided by the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society. 
  • Members from CVAS will lead a discussion on how to use a telescope.
  • Take a naturalist-led night hike.
  • The Lake Shore Live Steamers will be offering a “ Red Light Express Train Ride” on miniature steam engines (weather permitting).
  • The Wildlife Center yard will be open featuring the program “ Give a Hoot, Don’t Light Pollute ”.  There will also be a Wildlife Specialist available to introduce visitors to residents and answer questions.
  • Have fun with star activities and games.
  • Step inside the indoor inflatable planetarium STARLAB and explore backyard astronomy.
  • Find astronomical gifts at the Nature Store. 
  • Food available for purchase onsite

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Registration

Advanced-registration is required to attend the Super Star Party

This program is designed for ages 8 and older

Registration fee is $4

All participants will receive a glow necklace.  Program runs rain or shine. 

Register online
or call the Registration Department at (440) 358-7275 or 800-669-9226. 

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Directions:

Take I-90 to Rt. 306 south for about one mile. Turn left onto Rt. 615. Turn right (east) onto Kirtland-Chardon Road and continue for two miles. Penitentiary Glen Reservation is located on the right (south) side of the road.

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