Events
How To Teach Grown-Ups About Pluto
Online Class for Kids and Adults
Pluto has not been a planet since 2006. But this tiny world still inspires people of all ages while sparking controversy. In this delightfully witty class (based on his brand new book), astronomer Dean Regas teaches you how to educate your grown-up about the cutting-edge science of space, most crucially the reason why Pluto is NOT a planet anymore.
Great for all ages!
Tickets: $10 per household
You will get access to join the online class and get a recording of the class that you can watch later.
Book Sale and Signing
And Get Dean Regas' New Book
"How To Teach Grown-Ups About Pluto"
Looking for a Summer read? Look no further than the Observatory! We’re not just about looking up, for this event, we're encouraging you to look down - at a book! On June 5th we’re having a sale of some of the second hand astronomy, space, physics, history and science books that we’ve had in our library. And not only that, Dean Regas will be onsite signing his new book, ‘How to Teach Grown Ups about Pluto!’ and you can get your copy from our gift shop!
- Date: Sunday, June 5
- Time: 2-4pm
- No reservations needed
There is also a Member's Only Preview Hour from 1-2pm.
Join the Observatory and get early access to the sale and signing
All proceeds from the book sale benefit the Cincinnati Observatory.
Cosmic Kids
Astronomy Kids Club
At the Observatory
Explore the cosmos during our new multi-disciplinary class which helps grades K-6th learn and discover topics in astronomy and investigate the wonders beyond our world.
These classes are open to members and non-members. You may decide to take one class or the entire class series. You may also decide to stay with your child for the class or drop them off and pick them up after, parents will not be charged as participants. Please see below for dates and times.
- Saturday, June 25, Rockets
- Saturday, July 16, Nebulas
- Saturday, August 6, Living in Space
Grades K, 1, 2: classes meet 10-11am
Grades 3, 4, 5, 6: classes meet Noon-1pm
Prices: $5.00 per participant per class for members. $10.00 per participant per class for non-members.
Space is extremely limited. Sign up today.