The Observatory Park In Ohio Is One Of America's Most Incredible Dark Sky Parks
Beth
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If you’re someone who feels awe-inspired looking up at the night sky, we have just the destination for you. Few people realize that Ohio has its very own Dark Sky Park, and it’s the perfect place to stargaze. Observatory Park in Ohio, which is part of the Geauga Park District, makes for a fascinating visit both during the day when you can learn about the facility and at night when you can enjoy some of the most brilliant stargazing in the country. Here’s more on why a trip to dark sky parks in Ohio belongs on your radar.
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Check out the Dark Sky Park, Observatory Park, one of the best places to go stargazing in Ohio, in this video from OMG It's Derek Tech:
Gazing up at the stars above can be a mesmerizing experience. It really gives us a whole new perspective as to our place in the Universe. Have you ever visited Observatory Park in Ohio? Did you know about this incredible dark sky park in Ohio? If so, be sure to tell us all about your stargazing experiences in the comments – we’d love to hear about what you discovered!
For information about when to visit, you can check out its calendar of events. Then, plan a little trip to Ohio. Rent an RV and hit the road for a stargazing road trip.
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Ohio dark sky parks and the Milky Way
What state has the best view of the Milky Way?
If you really want to get a good look at the Milky Way without using a telescope your best bet is going to a dark sky park. There are 65 designated Dark Sky Parks in the US. Arizona alone has 19 dark-sky areas so it might just be the best state to view the Milky Way. Here are a few more dark sky parks in the US:
- Everglades National Park: Florida
- Valley of Fire State Park: Nevada
- Arches National Park: Utah.
- Yellowstone National Park: Montana
- Big Bend National Park: Texas
- Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor: Oregon.
- Cherry Springs State Park: Pennsylvania
- Waimea Canyon: Kauai.
- The Outer Banks: North Carolina
- Acadia National Park: Maine.
- Vermillion Cliffs National Monument: Arizona.
- Adirondack Mountains: New York.
- The Sawtooth Mountains: Idaho
- Death Valley National Park: California.
- Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest: California.
- Bisti Badlands: New Mexico.
What is a dark sky park?
Dark sky parks are dedicated areas with minimal access to artificial light to ensure that visitors get the best views of our wondrous celestial bodies. One such place is the 1,100-acre Observatory Park located in Montville, Ohio. These areas are free from light pollution from city lights and offer amazing views of planets, galaxies, and other celestial bodies. There is something truly magical about gazing up at the Universe millions of miles away while standing in an Ohio dark sky park.
How many Americans can no longer see the Milky Way?
You may not have realized this but when you look up at the night sky there is a good chance you can no longer see the Milky Way Galaxy. According to a study done by Italian and American scientists at the Light Pollution Science and Technology Institute in Italy, 80 percent of Americans cannot see the Milky Way due to too much light pollution from city lights.