THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY; 1-4PMThe Museum’s Ralph Mueller Observatory will be open for viewing the eclipse on Monday, August 21 from 1 to 4pm, weather permitting. We’ll observe the sun by projecting an image onto a screen through the Museum’s 3½ inch finder telescope (the Museum’s 10½ inch refractor telescope yields a field of view that is far too narrow to encompass the entire solar disk and will not be employed for this event). We will also have safe viewing glasses on hand for visitors’ use.
EDGEWATER PARK; 12:30-4PMThe Cuyahoga Astronomical Association (CAA) along with the Cleveland Metroparks is hosting an eclipse event at Edgewater Park. There will be lots of telescopes and eye protectors. There will also be 10 stations set up by non-profit organizations. This event will take place if it’s cloudy. However, it will be cancelled if it’s raining.
GEAUGA COUNTY PARK DISTRICT’S OBSERVATORY PARK; NOON-4PMImmerse yourself in interactive eclipse-themed activities, use a solar telescope to safely view the sun, learn about the eclipse from NASA Glenn Research Center's staff, watch a lunar robotics demonstration and have a souvenir picture taken in Glenn’s photo booth.
GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CENTER; AUGUST 19-21; 10AM-5PMNASA Glenn Research Center will provide a solar telescope and an eclipse-themed photo booth. EVA, the inflatable astronaut, will make an appearance. The science center will broadcast NASA TV’s live eclipse coverage throughout the event on Aug. 21.
AVON LAKE AT BLESSER PARK; 1-4PMThis family event will feature telescopes as well as a live video stream of the eclipse. There will be pictures for the kids. You will also have the opportunity to make a pinhole projector to view a projection of the eclipse. Entertainment will be provided by the NASA Engineers’ Band. This event will take place rain or shine.
