The Cincinnati Observatory - Birthplace of American Astronomy

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Telescope Program

Telescope Loan Program/Consults

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Sundial and Brick

Purchase a Commemorative Brick

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Nighttime Programs

At the Observatory

Info and Tickets

Cincinnati Observatory in black and white

Daytime Tours

Tuesdays and Thursday 12 - 3

Plan Your Visit

Supermoon at Observatory

Join the Observatory

Or Give a Gift Membership

Join the Observatory!

Be a part of our
180+ year history

observatory buildings

Visit the birthplace of

American Astronomy

Upcoming Events

HST

Hubble’s Legacy: The Telescope That Changed Our View of the Cosmos

Apr 14, 2026

7:00 pm

All Events and Programs Classes Nighttime

Registration

Fireworks Galaxy

Astronomy Evenings

Apr 17, 2026

8:00 pm

Apr 24, 2026

8:00 pm

May 1, 2026

9:00 pm

May 8, 2026

9:00 pm

May 15, 2026

9:00 pm

May 22, 2026

9:00 pm

May 29, 2026

9:00 pm

All Events and Programs Nighttime

Registration

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Help preserve a

national treasure

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Our Mission:

Inspiring generations

to look to the stars

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