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Richland Astronomical Society | Warren Rupp Observatory

5127 Possum Run Road, Hidden Hollow Camp, Bellville, OH 44813

Designated Parking|Indoor Wheelchair Access|Limited Access|Outside Ramps.

Anyone is welcome to apply for membership to the Richland Astronomical Society. No membership required for free public events.
No documents required.
Free public night-time telescope observations are on the 1st Sat of each month starting at sundown from Mar to Nov, clear skies and weather permitting. On cloudy or rainy nights, there is usually a free indoor astronomy lecture program. See calendar of events at www.wro.org.

To join the Richland Astronomical Society, speak with a member at a public event or log-on to www.wro.org and view the membership section.

Public events are free, unless otherwise noted. Donations are welcome.

Richland County, Ohio

Description

Provides a 36" computer driven Newtonian Telescope located in the main Observatory Dome. Has a variety of additional telescopes and binoculars to view the night sky. Richland Astronomical Society operates the observatory.

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211 Mansfield OH

Providing organization

Warren Rupp Observatory

Run by Richland Astronomical Society, nonprofit organization formed in 1960 to promote the advancement of amateur astronomy. Operating the Warren Rupp Observatory with its 36"f/6.8 telescope, conducting an active public, education program, regular monthly public nights, and comet observing programs are just some of its many activities.