Themed Tour
Themed TourTelescope Observing
August 7 at 9pm
Old Fourth Ward
Peer through the 1857 Fitz telescope, a 17-foot Victorian giant that opens the cosmos to your eyes. The Observatory welcomes explorers even if clouds block the view, so you can wander the historic halls and learn from passionate guides either way.
historic observatory
Victorian telescope
free astronomy night
family-friendly science
Tips
🔭"must visit place if you are interested in history or astronomy"
🏛️check out the newly completed 2022 classroom and event space
🌙no registration needed, just show up
Friday, August 7, 9:00 PM
Free
Telescope Observing
August 7 at 9pm
Themed TourThemed TourPeer through the 1857 Fitz telescope, a 17-foot Victorian giant that opens the cosmos to your eyes. The Observatory welcomes explorers even if clouds block the view, so you can wander the historic halls and learn from passionate guides either way.
historic observatory
Victorian telescope
free astronomy night
family-friendly science
Tips
🔭"must visit place if you are interested in history or astronomy"
🏛️check out the newly completed 2022 classroom and event space
🌙no registration needed, just show up
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