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2022 Schedule
6/13/20 CVAS in Huntsburg Twp., OH
9/19/20 CAA in Spencer, OH
8/27/22 MVAS in Warren, OH
10/24/22 BRAS - Birmingham, Ohio (listed as not open to the public)
9/23-25/2022 Hidden Hollow - RAS - Mansfield, OH
WHAT IS THE OHIO TURNPIKE ASTRONOMERS ASSOCIATION?
The OTAA was formed in 1956 by four astronomy clubs that were located near the Ohio Turnpike. The organization was intended to open communication between astronomy clubs by setting dates for Ohio clubs to hold their conventions. Members of OTAA are astronomy clubs and institutions, it is not open to individuals. Members of the clubs that belong to OTAA are all considered to be members of the OTAA. Today, the OTAA clubs are not all located on the Turnpike. Our activities include our yearly conventions-produced by our member clubs and special activities such as setting up observing sites for special events like eclipses.
It is our hope to unite all the clubs of Ohio, by co-ordinating the dates of conventions to avoid conflicts and by keeping the lines of communication open between our members and amateurs astronomers. The first item listed as the purpose of the OTAA is to promote interest and activities in astronomy and related science. Most of our members have similar statements in their own by-laws. Special activites may be undertaken by the OTAA (determined by the executive board) if the activity is intended to further the progress of astronomy and/or public education.
If you would like to become a member of OTAA, then you are urged to become a member of one of our member organizations. Use the following list to find the club closest to you.
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ASTRONOMY CLUB OF AKRON 704 S. Sharton Circle Akron, OH 44319 |
CUYAHOGA ASTRONOMICAL ASSN P. O. Box 868 No. Olmsted,OH 44070 |
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BLACK RIVER ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY 19951 Mosher Road Wellington,OH 44090 |
CHAGRIN VALLEY ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY P.O. Box 11 Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 |
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MAHONING VALLEY ASTRON SOCIETY 1076 State Rte 534 NW Newton Falls, OH 44444-9514 |
TUSCARAWAS ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY 1315 East High Ave. New Philadelphia,OH 44663-3201 |
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RICHLAND ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Warren Rupp Observatory 5127 O'Possum Run Road Mansfield, OH 44901-9998 |
WILDERNESS CENTER ASTRONOMY CLUB P.O. Box 202 Wilmot, Ohio |
| GREENBELT ASTRONOMY CLUB 58-D Crescent Rd. Greenbelt,MD 20770 |
Rest in Peace MIDWEST SPACE DEVELOPMENT CORP Disbanded November 1999 |
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