









Telescope Observing
July 18 at 9pm
Old Fourth Ward
Peering through a 17-foot telescope from 1857 feels like time travel. The Fitz Refractor still brings the moon and planets into sharp focus, and friendly guides make the cosmos feel surprisingly close.
Historic observatory
Victorian telescope
Free admission
Night sky viewing
Tips
đź”"viewing through the 17ft Fitz Refractor"
đź‘‹"very knowledgeable and friendly guides"
Saturday, July 18, 9:00 PM
Free
Telescope Observing
July 18 at 9pm










Peering through a 17-foot telescope from 1857 feels like time travel. The Fitz Refractor still brings the moon and planets into sharp focus, and friendly guides make the cosmos feel surprisingly close.
Historic observatory
Victorian telescope
Free admission
Night sky viewing
Tips
đź”"viewing through the 17ft Fitz Refractor"
đź‘‹"very knowledgeable and friendly guides"
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