Where we observe
CVAS members rotate between three sites — one private dark-sky observatory, one Geauga Park District dark-sky park, and a public observing station hosted by Case Western’s astronomy program.
Indian Hill Observatory
CVAS’s private dark-sky site
15735 Huntley Rd, Huntsburg, OH 44046 Get directions →
Our membership-only observatory site, used year-round for member observing and as the meeting location from May through October. The grounds host several permanent piers and a heated “warm room” for shelter and gear storage.
What's on site: a 16″ Newtonian reflector, 4″ and 6″ refractors, and 12″ and 14″ SCTs — some permanently mounted in the observatories. Members can also borrow club loaner scopes.
Access: active members get a gate code (and a personal warm-room code) once approved. Guests are welcome when accompanied by a member. Read the new-member packet for full grounds & equipment guidelines.
Observatory Park (Montville Township)
Winter meetings, November – April
10610 Clay St, Montville, OH 44064 Get directions →
Operated by Geauga Park District, Observatory Park in Montville Township is a designated International Dark-Sky Park — one of only a handful in the eastern US. Red-light pathways, a planetary trail, and weather-seismic exhibits make it an unusually rich site for both casual visitors and serious observers.
CVAS holds monthly member meetings here on the first Sunday of the month at 4:00 PM from November through April, either in person or via Google Meet. Several members stay and observe together right after the meeting when skies allow.
The park is open to the public; check the calendar for upcoming dates.
Nassau Astronomical Station
Public observing — Nights at Nassau
10610 Clay St, Montville, OH 44064 (on the Observatory Park grounds) Get directions →
Nassau Astronomical Station, hosted on the grounds of Observatory Park, is operated by Case Western Reserve University. CVAS hosts Nights at Nassau here — public observing sessions on the third Saturday of every month, weather permitting.
These are great events for new members and visitors: open to everyone, free, and a fantastic chance to look through a variety of telescopes alongside experienced amateur astronomers. Check the calendar for the next Night at Nassau.
Want directions?
Detailed driving directions, parking guidance, and gate codes for the member-only sites are sent to new members by email after their account is approved.