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August 15
8:00 pm - midnight

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

Registration requested

Event Information

Presented by Lake Metroparks and
the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society

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

Pre-registration requested

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Activities

• Come and celebrate the 2009 International Year of Astronomy

• 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.

• Watch an out-of-this-world presentation by NASA.

• The Lake Shore Live Steamers will be offering a “Stargazers Express Train Ride” on miniature steam engines (weather permitting).

• The Wildlife Center yard will be open featuring the program “Nocturnal Neighbors”.  There will also be a Wildlife Specialist available to introduce visitors to residents and answer questions.

• Have fun with star crafts and games.

• Step inside the indoor inflatable planetarium STARLAB and explore backyard astronomy.

• Find astronomical gifts at the Nature Store. 

• Refreshments will be available.

Click here to view additional programs and events offered by Lake Metroparks celebrating the 2009 International Year of Astronomy.

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Registration

Advanced-registration is required to attend the Super Star Party. 

Registration fee for adults is $4; children ages 2 – 11, $3 and under 2 are free. 
All participants will receive a snack, drink, and 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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