This would be enough to maintain our programs at their current level indefinitely. With more money, we can expand our programs and add more exhibits, hire more staff, and conduct more and better programs. You will receive a letter from Ohio Wesleyan University acknowledging your donation for tax purposes. The Perkins Adoption Program is part of our push to complete our endowment fund. You can contribute to the endowment fund by adopting something at the observatory.
Participants can adopt practically anything at the observatory.
Download the Adoption Program Brochure , complete with an order form. Of particular interest is Adopt A Star . We have created a HUGE star map near our exhibit area with thousands of stars plotted on it, all by hand. You will be adopting the star on our star map , and not up in the sky. We are always on the lookout for certain items.