









Saturday Open House
July 11 at 12pm
Old Fourth Ward
Peer through a 17-foot Victorian telescope at the second-oldest building on campus. This free Saturday open house brings history and astronomy together: tour the 1854 observatory, catch sun viewing through solar scopes, and explore hands-on exhibits with friendly guides.
hands-on astronomy
family-friendly
free activity
19th century history
Tips
🔭"a very enriching experience"
☀️sun viewing weather permitting
👨👩👧great for curious kids
Saturday, July 11, 12:00 PM
Free
Saturday Open House
July 11 at 12pm










Peer through a 17-foot Victorian telescope at the second-oldest building on campus. This free Saturday open house brings history and astronomy together: tour the 1854 observatory, catch sun viewing through solar scopes, and explore hands-on exhibits with friendly guides.
hands-on astronomy
family-friendly
free activity
19th century history
Tips
🔭"a very enriching experience"
☀️sun viewing weather permitting
👨👩👧great for curious kids
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