Astronomy Club of Akron
Astronomy Club of Akron (ACA) webpage. The ACA has been a distinguished northeast Ohio organization since 1949.The purpose of the ACA is to further an interest in and promote the study of the subject of Astronomy and related sciences.The ACA will promote public interest in these sciences through the use of lectures, forums, discussion groups, publications, programs, research, instruction, and other relevant educational, scientific, and literary activities. The ACA will educate the general public through monthly programs and star parties. These programs, lectures and events cover such astronomical phenomena as the planets, solar/lunar observing, seasonal constellations, comets, meteor showers, and deep sky objects.
The club also offers an annual telescope seminar on the selection, use and care of binoculars, refractors, reflectors, mounts and photographic equipment.The ACA activities provide opportunities for its general membership to get together and participate in a variety of general astronomy related issues. There are a number of services for members. They have their own observing site and club telescope located at Portage Lakes State Park.They own a number of telescopes available for use. Many club members donate their time and services to local schools, church groups, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, the YMCA, as well as to the general public.
For more information, please visit http://www.acaoh.org