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Tonight's Sky

Real-time astronomical data and upcoming celestial events

Current Conditions

Excellent
Seeing
4/5
Excellent
Moon Phase
23%
Waning Crescent
Cloud Cover
5%
Clear Skies

Sun & Moon

Sunset
5:47 PM
Moonrise
2:15 AM
Astronomical Twilight
6:45 PM

Visible Tonight

Jupiter
Magnitude -2.6
Saturn
Magnitude +0.8
Mars
Magnitude +1.2
Orion Nebula
M42
Pleiades
M45
Andromeda
M31
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Planetarium Shows

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Black Holes: Beyond the Event Horizon
Featured
45 min

Black Holes: Beyond the Event Horizon

Journey to the most extreme objects in the universe. Experience what happens when stars collapse and gravity reaches infinite density.

Daily at 2:00 PM
Solar System Odyssey
50 min

Solar System Odyssey

Embark on a grand tour from the scorched surface of Mercury to the frozen reaches of the Kuiper Belt.

Daily at 4:00 PM
Cosmic Origins
New
40 min

Cosmic Origins: The Big Bang

Travel back 13.8 billion years to witness the birth of the universe and the formation of the first stars and galaxies.

Weekends 6:00 PM
WORLD-CLASS OPTICS

24-inch Research
Telescope

Our state-of-the-art Cassegrain telescope offers breathtaking views of planets, nebulae, galaxies, and more. Join us for public viewing sessions every Friday and Saturday evening.

Aperture
24 inches
610mm primary mirror
Focal Length
4,877mm
f/8 focal ratio
Tracking
GoTo System
Computerized mount
Imaging
CCD Camera
Live video feed
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Next Viewing
Friday, 8:00 PM
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Celestial Events

Don't miss these upcoming astronomical phenomena and special observatory events

28 Dec
Meteor Shower

Quadrantids Watch Party

Peak night for the Quadrantids meteor shower. Expect up to 120 meteors per hour under dark skies.

10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Free
12 Jan
Full Moon

Wolf Moon Telescope Night

Observe the first full moon of 2025 in stunning detail. See craters, mountains, and maria up close.

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
$15
25 Jan
Workshop

Astrophotography Masterclass

Learn to capture stunning images of the night sky with expert guidance on equipment and techniques.

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$75
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EXPLORE & DISCOVER

Interactive Exhibits

Hands-on experiences that bring the wonders of space science to life

Galaxy Explorer

Navigate through a 3D model of the Milky Way. Zoom into star clusters, nebulae, and witness the supermassive black hole at our galaxy's center.

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Planet Walk

Experience the true scale of our solar system. Walk from the Sun to Pluto while learning about each planet's unique characteristics.

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Rocket Science Lab

Design and launch your own virtual rocket. Learn about propulsion, gravity, and orbital mechanics through interactive simulations.

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Mission Control

Step into a replica mission control center. Coordinate spacecraft maneuvers and experience the thrill of space exploration.

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Join our community of stargazers. Enjoy unlimited planetarium shows, priority telescope viewing, exclusive events, and member discounts all year long.

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$99
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50+
Events included
15%
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