The Cincinnati Observatory welcomes you with open domes this year. We will have a constellation of public events and chances to look through the oldest telescope in the United States. Check out 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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April 10, 11, and 12 from 9-11pm
Marsapalooza
Fans of the Red Planet rejoice! Look for Martians with us.
$7/person
Reservations needed for April 10 and 11. Drop-ins welcome on April 12.
April 15 from 2-5am (Ouch that's early!)
Total Lunar Eclipse
The morning of tax day it'll look like the end of the world as the full Moon is eclipsed by the shadow of the Earth
April 16, 23, and 30 from 8-10pm
Intro Astronomy Classes
Join Astronomer Dean Regas for this 3-night beginner course to the stars.
$50 for the series ($40 for members)
Register by calling 513-321-5186.
May 10 from 9-11pm
Saturnday
I can't wait to see those breathtakingly beautiful rings
$7/person
June 22 from 1-4pm
Sunday Sun-Day Sundae
Safe solar viewing plus ice cream... What could be better?
$7/person
July 13 from 1-4pm
Sunday Sun-Day Sundae
The encore stellar performance
$7/person
August 9 from 7-10pm
Supermoon
Our annual lunar holiday when we have the closest and largest-looking Full Moon of the year.
$7/person
September 13
ScopeOut Astronomy Fair
Our Keynote Lecturer this year will be the Star Gazer, James Albury. Details coming soon.
October 8 from 5-7am (That's a little better)
Total Lunar Eclipse
An encore performance, this time it'll happen right at moonset (and sunrise)
October 23 from 5-7pm
Partial Solar Eclipse
The Moon gets its revenge and does the blocking this time. Part of the Sun will be covered by the Moon right at sunset. We'll have safe solar viewing methods for you to see the action without going blind.
November 1 from 7-10pm
Meet a Meteorite
See the largest collection of meteorites in the Tri-state
Viewing through the telescopes included as well.
$10/adult, $5/kid