Posted: 09/06/2012
CINCINNATI - The Cincinnati Observatory celebrates the telescope with an all-day (and all night) open house called ScopeOut.
Activities include classes, educational materials for teachers, kid’s space crafts, safe viewing of the Sun, swap table, meteorites, tours of our historic buildings and more astronomical door prizes than you can imagine. You may even win a telescope. Great for all ages.
Schedule of Events and Admission on Saturday September 8, from 12 pm-11 pm:
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Main displays, classes, and tours - $7/adults, $5/kids
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Dinner and Keynote Lecture by Pamela Gay, the Star Stryder - $20/person (reservations required)
9 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Viewing through the old telescopes (weather permitting) -$5/person suggested donation
LOCATION:
3489 Observatory Place
Cincinnati, OH 45208
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