What's Coming Up at the Observatory

VENUS FRIDAY

2012-01-13T13:46:00.000-08:00

At the Cincinnati Observatory
Friday January 27
from 7-8:30pm

Is it a plane? Is it a UFO? No, that bright thing in the west is Venus!

Venus Friday includes programs about our closest planetary neighbor and tours of the Observatory. Then, see the clouded, shrouded goddess of beauty for yourself through our historic telescopes along with the Moon and Orion (weather permitting).

Cost: $6 per person

Reservations are recommended. For further information or to make reservations, please call 513-321-5186.
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LATE NIGHT AT THE OBSERVATORY

2012-01-03T01:38:00.000-08:00

Friday February 10
From 10:30 pm-12:00 am

Can’t sleep? Looking for a unique Friday night out? Come see what the Observatory is like after hours - long after the “early crowd” has gone home. You'll get to use the oldest big telescope in the U.S. to view astronomical objects that are not visible until late at night (weather permitting). Get a sneak preview of the next season’s planets and stars – including Mars, Leo, and more – a month or two ahead of everyone else. Plus, zoom in on a late-rising moon, or watch the whole sky for a meteor shower or satellite passes. Each night is different and special!

These programs are recommended for adults only. If the weather does not permit viewing, we’ll have fun with some of the crazy science experiments and “adult” constellation mythology stories that we can’t share with family audiences.

Admission is $6 per person

To make reservations please call 513-321-5186.
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VALENTINE'S NIGHT

2012-01-02T12:39:00.000-08:00

"Turn the lights down low, the stars are out.”

Romance At the Cincinnati Observatory Center

Tuesday February 14, from 7-9pm

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 high atop Mt. Lookout.

On Valentine’s night, the “Birthplace of American Astronomy” will offer music, drinks, chocolate, flowers and viewing of the planets Venus, Jupiter and Mars through the historic telescopes (weather permitting)

Our Outreach Astronomer (and resident "James Bond of the Night Sky"), Dean Regas will give a presentation about red stars of passion in the winter sky and there will be tours of the buildings.
This is your opportunity to “wish upon a star” and perhaps cuddle a bit beneath the Cincinnati Observatory's silvery domes.

Cost: $50 per couple. Reservations are required. Space is limited.

Call 513-321-5186 to reserve your space for the unique event.
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LEAP THE MOON

2012-01-02T07:49:00.000-08:00

At the Cincinnati Observatory
Wednesday February 29, 7pm

Every four years we need to add a day to our calendar – a Leap Day. And this year, the Moon is in perfect position to view on February 29. Moon lovers and Luna-tics will love this program!
Leap the Moon includes classes and tours by local Moon experts. The cow won’t jump over the Moon, but you will when you see the Moon through the Observatory telescopes (weather permitting). Stop by after work or school to celebrate our extra day this year. Perfect for all ages.

Cost: $6 for adults and $4 for kids

Reservations recommended. For further information or to make reservations, please call 513-321-5186.
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MARSAPALOOZA

2012-01-01T08:28:00.000-08:00

At the Cincinnati Observatory
Saturday March 3, 2012
From 8-10pm

The Red Planet is back. Mars, always a crowd favorite, will be the featured planet for a viewing extravaganza called Marsapalooza.

The Cincinnati Observatory will open its doors and telescopes to the public while Mars is at its closest for the year. There will be classes about Mars, tours of the buildings, and viewing through the historic 1843 and 1904 telescopes (weather permitting). The Moon and Orion Nebula will also be observed.
Cost: $6 per person.

Reservations are recommended.
For more information call 513-321-5186.
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