Schoonover Observatory to be open Friday nights Star gazing: 9 p.m., Schoonover Observatory, 670 N. Jefferson St., Lima. Free. LIMA — The Lima Astronomical Society will open the Schoonover Observatory for public viewing each Friday at 9 p.m. or when darkness comes, starting June 4. The events are free to the public. Donations are accepted. https://www.limaohio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2021/05/web1_LimaAstronomicalSociety.jpg Star gazing: 9 p.m., Schoonover Observatory, 670 N. Jefferson St., Lima. Free. Post navigation