Here the sky is general clear and dark, yet the Observatory is within one-half driving distance of the Warren Metropolitan area. The Observatory was built entirely by Society members. Under the dome of the Observatory main building is mounted a classical Cassegrainian reflecting telescope. Its primary mirror has a diameter of 16 inches, with an equivalent focal length of 270 inches. Inside is housed an 8-inch refracting telescope.
Members plan to re-mount the instrument in the future.
The Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society holds a regular monthly meeting on the last Saturday evening of each month. Spring, Summer and Fall meetings are held at the Observatory. During the Winter months, the Society meets at the Ward Beecher Planetarium, located on the campus of Youngstown State University. MVAS may also be reached at the address given on the OTAA home page.