Cincinnati Observatory

An observatory right in a Cincinnati neighborhood!

Very interesting history, building, and information. However, being allowed to peer through a telescope from 1842 was the ‘star’ attraction! Impressive clarity and detail. You need to book a presenta...

Very intriguing tour. I learned a lot.

Super interesting tour of the observatory with a chance to see sunspots through the telescope. The history of the observatory is very interesting and told with a lot of heart by the volunteers. We had...

Learned a lot!

I was hoping to be able to actually look out the telescopes but during the day there is not much to be seen. Maybe one day I'll go back for a night event. The tour was fascinating and the outside piec...

Really great on a clear night!

While the history of the observatory and the peeks at space are neat...what was really impressive was the degree of knowledge and passion for their subject the guides had.... really made for a great ...

Cincinnati Observatory is Highlight of Hyde Park

Cincinnati Observatory is a 19th century building designed by Samuel Hannaford. There is another building as well. Dean Regas is the astronomer known nationally. Interesting and original telescopes...