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Astronomical Society

Chagrin Valley
Astronomical Society

Community stargazing, public outreach, and astronomy education in northeast Ohio.

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Sky conditions

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Weather

Now
Clear sky, 60°F · 57% humidity
Tonight low
44°F
Precip chance
1% today
Tomorrow
Overcast, 58°/45°

Tonight's Sky

Dark sky window
10:41 PM → 4:00 AM
Sunset
8:44 PM
Moon phase
Moon
Waxing Crescent · 30% illuminated
Moonrise
10:46 AM
Moonset
1:15 AM

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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.

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What we are

A non-profit running monthly meetings, hands-on observing sessions, and free public programs. No prior experience required — just bring curiosity.

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Where we are

Based in the Chagrin Valley region of northeast Ohio. Meetings rotate between three observing sites — see them just below.

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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.

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Where we observe

Three sites across northeast Ohio — click for details.

Indian Hill Observatory

Our private dark-sky site. May–October member meetings & year-round observing.

Observatory Park (Montville)

Geauga Park District’s dark-sky park. November–April meetings.

Nassau Astronomical Station

Public observing — Nights at Nassau on the third Saturday of each month.

Free public events

Open to everyone — bring kids and curious neighbors.

MAY 23

May Nassau Nights

8:00 PM · Nassau Station

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…
JUN 6

CVAS June 2026 Meeting

8:30 PM · Indian Hill Observatory, 15735 Huntley Rd, Huntsburg, OH 44046, USA

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…
JUN 20

Nassau Nights

8:00 PM · Nassau Station

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…
JUL 11

CVAS July 2026 Meeting

9:00 PM · Indian Hill Observatory, 15735 Huntley Rd, Huntsburg, OH 44046, USA

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.

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