Cincinnati Observatory

ONLINE ASTRONOMY CLASSES

Explore the Universe from Your Home

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PLANET PASSPORT

Mail and Online Adventure for Kids

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THE OBSERVATORY IS OPEN

Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-4pm

Fridays 7pm

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Cincinnati Observatory

The Birthplace of American Astronomy

Visit a working 19th century observatory and a National Historic Landmark

See through the oldest telescope in America

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Planet Passport

August 17, August 18, August 19, August 20

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Classes for Kids

By-Mail and Online Adventure --REGISTRATION IS CLOSED-- Want to learn more about the planets, Sun, Moon,...

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Life and Death of Stars - Online Class

Aug 17, 2020

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

All Events, Astronomy Classes

The stars at night come in all different colors, sizes, and ages. Where did they come from and what is...

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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.