Chagrin Valley
Astronomical Society
Community stargazing, public outreach, and astronomy education in northeast Ohio.
No observing session is announced. Have questions? Use Contact Us in the menu above, or check the calendar.
Sky conditions
Clear-sky forecast for our observing site, courtesy of Astrospheric.
Weather
- Now
- Overcast, 52°F · 64% humidity
- Tonight low
- 47°F
- Precip chance
- 71% today (0.07" expected)
- Tomorrow
- Overcast, 59°/43°
Tonight's Sky
- Dark sky window
- 10:40 PM → 4:01 AM
- Sunset
- 8:43 PM
- Moon phase
-
Waxing Crescent · 22% illuminated
- Moonrise
- 9:27 AM
- Moonset
- 12:32 AM
Who we are
An all-volunteer society of amateur astronomers, telescope makers, astrophotographers, and curious newcomers — bound together by a love of the night sky.
Read our story →What we are
A non-profit running monthly meetings, hands-on observing sessions, and free public programs. No prior experience required — just bring curiosity.
Read our story →Where we are
Based in the Chagrin Valley region of northeast Ohio. Meetings rotate between three observing sites — see them just below.
Read our story →What we do
Monthly member meetings, dark-sky observing nights, public star parties, telescope-building workshops, astrophotography critiques, and outreach at schools, parks, and libraries.
Read our story →Where we observe
Three sites across northeast Ohio — click for details.
Free public events
Open to everyone — bring kids and curious neighbors.
May Nassau Nights
Nassau Nights on May 23 at 8pm at Nassau Station in Montville, Ohio. Bring a telescope, a friend or just yourself and have an awesome time viewing the night sk…
CVAS June 2026 Meeting
CVAS June 2026 MeetingStarts at 8:30pm and can last until 11pmAll are welcome!Address: 15735 Huntley Road, Huntsburg, Ohio 44046Please dress for the weatherThi…
Nassau Nights
Nassau Nights on June 20th at 7pm at Nassau Station in Montville, Ohio. Bring a telescope, a friend or just yourself and have an awesome time viewing the night…
CVAS July 2026 Meeting
CVAS July 2026 MeetingStarts at 9pm and can last until 11pmAll are welcome!Address: 15735 Huntley Road, Huntsburg, Ohio 44046Please dress for the weatherThis w…
From the CVAS gallery
Member astrophotography uploaded right here on cvas.space — full revisions, hover-swap, plate-solve, the works.
Stay connected
New here?
Visit a meeting before you join — they're free and open to the public. Check the upcoming events above and come say hello. To learn about everything CVAS has to offer, see why you should join; once you’re a member the full new member packet walks you through everything. Ready now? Request a member account.