There is actually very little light around the observatory but the long exposure makes it seem pretty bright.

Night-time photo by Dave Wilkins, member from Warren, PA. Taken in April 2019 after renovations were complete.
There is actually very little light around the observatory but the long exposure makes it seem pretty bright.

Night-time photo by Dave Wilkins, member from Warren, PA. Taken in April 2019 after renovations were complete.
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Cool place to take the family, or just go by yourself, I would definitely recommend this to anyone. ~Jon W
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Don’t you know you are suppose to be a dark sky area? Too much light! HAH