PUBLIC EVENTS IN 2012

The Cincinnati Observatory welcomes you with open domes 2012. We will have a constellation of public events and chances to look through the oldest telescope in the United States. Please peruse our schedule of special events for the coming year and make a date with the stars. All events are at the Observatory and do not require reservations unless stated.
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January 27, 7-8:30pm
Venus Friday

The clouded, shrouded goddess of beauty is back.  See her through the old telescope.
Cost: $6 per person
Reservations required by calling 513-321-5186


February 14, 7-9pm
Valentine's Night

There is nothing more romantic than the night sky.  Starry-eyed lovers have been gazing upward in wonder for millennia. So, this year give your Valentine a true, out-of-this-world experience at the Cincinnati Observatory.

Cost: $50 per couple. Reservations are required by calling 513-321-5186. Space is limited.


February 29, 7-9pm
Leap the Moon

It's Leap Day, so why not leap on over to the Observatory to view the Moon and Venus
Cost: $5 per person


March 3, from 8-10pm
MARSAPALOOZA

No way!?!  Mars.  You gotta see this!
Cost: $6 per person


March 12 from 8-10pm
Jupiter and Venus Conjunction

See the two brightest planets cozy up in the Western sky
Cost: $5 per person


March 14 from 7-9pm
Olde Fashioned Slide Show

Travel back in time! Enjoy an old-fashioned slide show at the Cincinnati Observatory using a period projector. These historic glass plates from the Observatory's unique collection tell of its heritage and early star gazing events of the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Popcorn and refreshments will be served.
Cost: $10/adult, $5/kid. Reservations are required by calling 513-321-5186. Space is limited.


April 28 from 9-11pm
Saturnday

Even better than Mars, spectacular Saturn graces the spring skies.
Cost: $6 per person


May 20 from 1-4pm
Sun-day, Sunday, Sundae

See sunspots and soalr flares safely through the Observatory telescopes.
Cost: $6 per person
We'll have ice cream sundaes and get you ready for...

May 20, 8:25pm sharp
Very, very partial eclipse

Visible from Cincinnati for only about 10 minutes before sunset
Please take precautions when looking at the Sun


May 26 from 9:30-11:30pm
Saturnday

An encore presentation to see the rings of Saturn
Cost: $6 per person


June 5 from 6-8:30pm
Transit of Venus

The tiny planet Venus crosses in front of the Sun.
This rarest of astronomical events will not happen again until the year 2119. Don’t miss it.
Please do not try to view this yourself – looking at the Sun is dangerous. View with the safe Observatory equipment.
Cost: Recommended donation of $5 per person
No reservations required.


June 17 from 1-4pm
Sun-day Sunday Sundae

Another chance to see the Sun safely.
Perfect Father's Day activity
Cost: $6 per person


September 8 from Noon-10pm
ScopeOut Astronomy Fair

Our annual big bash to celebrate the telescopes.  Include safe solar viewing, metorties, talks, tours, keynote lecture, dinner, and more door prizes than you can imagine.  Maybe you'll win a telescope!  Mark your calendars.


November 24 from 8-10
Jupiter Night

See the biggest planet when it's closest to Earth
Cost: $6/person
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