Cincinnati Observatory

THE MOON + VENUS

Conjunction of May 12 Captured

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ONLINE ASTRONOMY CLASSES

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What's Coming Up

THE OBSERVATORY IS OPEN

Friday May 14

For a nighttime event

Reservations Required Here

Walking Tour

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And learn more about the beautiful homes in the neighborhood

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Stars and Constellations of Spring

May 13, 2021

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

All Events and Programs, For Adults, For Kids

Want to be able to identify the major stars and constellations? Want to know where to find the planets? ...

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Cosmic Kids - Online

May 12, and 19

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

For Kids, All Events and Programs

Astronomy Club For Grades K-5th SOLD OUT! - We will post the June dates soon May 12, 4:30-5:30 PM, Earth...

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Our Mission

The mission of the Cincinnati Observatory is to maintain the integrity and heritage of an historic 19th century observatory and to educate, engage, and inspire our community about astronomy and science.

Our vision is to be a primary resource in furthering astronomy and science education through programming:

For K-12 schools and the public on and off our campus
For universities and classes for teacher professional development
To promote the rich history of the Observatory
To strengthen our connection to allied STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) organizations

Lighthouse of the Sky

The Cincinnati Observatory is the center for education, history, and inspiration. Learn more about our philosophy toward public engagement and our mission to get everyone to look through a telescope to have a "Wow" moment with the universe.