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Skies Over the Ohio Country

with Tom O'Grady

Ohio has been looking to the stars well before it became a state. Join us to learn about Ohio's history of astronomy. Registration required.

People in the Ohio country have been connecting with the sun, the moon, and the stars for millennia. From Native cultural groups to modern scientists and industrialists, the night sky has been a fascination that has driven them to great lengths in design, invention, and research. In the 1800s, Ohio was the epicenter of American astronomy, transforming the United States from a scientific underdog into a global hub for stellar research. Many Ohioans have made a mark on the field of Astronomy through their observations, inventions, manufacturing ingenuity, academic ambition, and public enthusiasm.  Join Tom O’Grady, instructor of Observational Astronomy at Ohio University, as he explores the rich history of astronomy in Ohio.

This program will be offered at the following locations:

• Liberty Branch - Monday, December 7 @ 6:30 pm
• Ostrander Branch - Wednesday, January 20 @ 2:00 pm

Tom O’Grady has been an instructor of Observational Astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio University for thirty years. For the past twenty-five years, he has also spent considerable time studying Ohio history, researching its geography and settlement, the mound builders, Ohio canals, and several of its interesting characters and their stories.  More information about Tom O’Grady can be found here.

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