Lakeland Astronomical Observatory
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Lakeland Astronomical Observatory sits atop a building at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio, giving students and the public a working rooftop facility for astronomical instruction.
About Lakeland Astronomical Observatory
The observatory is part of Lakeland Community College's campus at 7700 Clocktower Drive and is used for student instruction and ongoing astronomical research.
Telescopes & research
Students and staff at the observatory have contributed to real astronomical work: the facility and a group of its astronomy students earned an official scientific designation from the International Astronomical Union and the Minor Planet Center for asteroid-related observations.
Location & getting there
Kirtland sits in northeastern Ohio, east of Cleveland, on the college's campus grounds.
Visiting Lakeland Astronomical Observatory
The observatory supports college courses and student research; public visiting details vary by semester, so check with Lakeland Community College's astronomy program before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
Because the observatory is used for real astronomical observation, its facilities are well suited to locating specific coordinates in the sky. If you've named a star through Star Register, bring your certificate's RA/Dec details and check the catalogue to see exactly where it sits.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
