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This event is in the past.It took place on May 16, 2026 at Chabot Space & Science Center.

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Free Telescope Viewing

Piedmont Pines

Peer through a 140-year-old telescope still bringing the cosmos into focus. This rare free evening offers public access to one of California's largest historic telescopes, high in the Oakland redwoods with astronomers on hand to guide your gaze.

historic observatory
family-friendly astronomy
free evening event
hands-on science

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đź”­"original telescope is over 140 years old and still works" (Google review)
🌲high above Oakland in the redwood trees
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦great for curious kids and starry-eyed adults

Chabot Space & Science Center

10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, USA

Free

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