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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Don’t you know you are suppose to be a dark sky area? Too much light! HAH