This event is in the past.It took place on April 17, 2026 at Chabot Space & Science Center.

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Educational Talk

Educational Talk

Free Telescope Viewing

Name: Free Telescope Viewing
Start: 2026-04-17T19:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-04-17T22:30:00-07:00
Location: Chabot Space & Science Center

At Chabot Space & Science Center

Piedmont Pines

Peer through historic telescopes named Leah, Rachel, and Nellie while Chabot astronomers guide your cosmic tour 1,500 feet above the Bay. This free Friday and Saturday night program lets you explore planets, stars, and galaxies through Victorian-era glass that has been showing visitors the universe since 1883.

Family-friendly stargazing

Historic Victorian telescopes

Expert astronomer guides

Redwood mountain setting

Tips

🔭the original telescope is over 140 years old and it still works

🌤️check the Weather Station before you go — viewing is weather permitting

🚪enter through the back gate near the lower parking area

Chabot Space & Science Center

10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, USA

Free

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