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The Lima Astronomical Society has been serving the greater Lima area for over 50 years. We provide a forum for people interested in astronomy to network with other like minded people. We welcome new members and visitors to our meetings and observing events. Please explore our web site to learn more about us.

Astronomy Weather

Weather is extremely important to astronomers. After all, if the sky is cloudy there is nothing to look at. Beyond clouds we care about atmospheric stability (seeing) and overall water content in the atmosphere at all altitudes above us (transparency). Below you can find two unique forecasts specifically for astronomers in Lima, Ohio. Clicking on either forecast will take you to the web site where the forecasts are created.

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Lima Astronomical Society

The Lima Astronomical Society opens Schoonover Observatory to the pubic this Friday July 21st at 8:00 pm for our annual Summer Viewing Program and monthly meeting. We will open each Friday night at 8:00 pm through the end of August.

Come enjoy the wonders of the universe right here in Lima. Astronomy programs are presented with our new multimedia system in the meeting room each night. Viewing with the updated Telescope and Mount will always be weather permitting. Donations are gladly accepted and tax deductible.

You can purchase our certified safe Solar Viewing Glasses from any member for $3.00 a pair to see this August's Solar Eclipse. Please don't use cheap solar glasses from the internet. You can also make a tax deductible donation to the Lima Astronomical Society and we will give you a free pair of Solar Glasses for every $10.00 in donations.

12 hours ago

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LAS had a wonderful turnout for our public night on Friday, July 14th.

6 days ago

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Lima Astronomical Society

Earl Lhamon presents a short astronomical topic to our guests at the Lima Observatory during our public viewing on Friday night. It was filled with interesting information about what we see from our telescope.

6 days ago

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Lima Astronomical Society

The Lima Astronomical Society opens Schoonover Observatory to the pubic this Friday July 14th at 8:00 pm for our annual Summer Viewing Program and monthly meeting. We will open each Friday night at 8:00 pm through the end of August.

Come enjoy the wonders of the universe right here in Lima. Astronomy programs are presented with our new multimedia system in the meeting room each night. Viewing with the updated Telescope and Mount will always be weather permitting. Donations are gladly accepted and tax deductible.

You can purchase our certified safe Solar Viewing Glasses from any member for $3.00 a pair to see this August's Solar Eclipse. Please don't use cheap solar glasses from the internet. You can also make a tax deductible donation to the Lima Astronomical Society and we will give you a free pair of Solar Glasses for every $10.00 in donations.

1 week ago

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Lima Astronomical Society

The Lima Astronomical Society opens Schoonover Observatory to the pubic this Friday July 7th at 8:00 pm for our annual Summer Viewing Program and monthly meeting. We will open each Friday night at 8:00 pm through the end of August.

Come enjoy the wonders of the universe right here in Lima. Astronomy programs are presented with our new multimedia system in the meeting room each night. Viewing with the updated Telescope and Mount will always be weather permitting. Donations are gladly accepted and tax deductible.

You can purchase our certified safe Solar Viewing Glasses from any member for $3.00 a pair to see this August's Solar Eclipse. Please don't use cheap solar glasses from the internet. You can also make a tax deductible donation to the Lima Astronomical Society and we will give you a free pair of Solar Glasses for every $10.00 in donations.

2 weeks ago

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