Hyde Memorial Observatory - Lincoln, Nebraska

Hyde Memorial Observatory is, as far as we know, the only observatory anywhere that is: built, furnished and operated entirely by donations, devoted exclusively to public viewing, completely free of admission charge, staffed only by volunteers. Hyde is open every Saturday evening, year round.

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Your window to the Universe

~ Open every Saturday Night (Current Hours 8 to 11 p.m.) ~
~ Featuring views of the night skies through our 3 Telescopes! ~
~ And Astronomy Presentations every Saturday Night! ~
~ There is NO ADMISSION CHARGE ~

June Moore (1919-2013)

June Moore was the wife of Carroll L. Moore longtime Nebraska Wesleyan professor of
astronomy and geology. Neither Prairie Astronomy Club or Hyde Observatory would exist except
for the efforts of Carroll and June. June was a long-time community volunteer. After Carroll passed,
she funded the white bench in front of Hyde Observatory dedicated in Carroll's memory.

The Hyde Supervisors are investigating ways to honor the memory of our long-time friend.
The obituary from the Lincoln Journal is here .

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Video Programs for June 2013

Ring World (a show about Saturn)(24minutes)

The other video is "Spring Constellations"

(length for constellation programs 20 minutes)

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Want to know what is up in the current evening sky.

Watch this courtesy of Astrocast.tv

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Hyde Observatory Location
Hyde Memorial Observatory is located on the south side of Holmes Lake in Southeast Lincoln Nebraska. From downtown take Normal Boulevard all the way to South 70th Street, then turn south (right) and continue (past the North Shore Road entrance) to the South Shore Road entrance to Holmes Park. This is the same entrance used to get to the golf course. Turn west (right) onto the South Shore Road and continue (past the golf course turnoff) until you see the observatory on your left. (Additional information can be obtained by calling the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Dept. at 441-8708)

Hours
Every* Saturday Year Round

Season Hours
April - September 8 to 11 PM
October - March 7 PM to 10 PM
*Hyde may be closed if Saturday falls on or very near a major holiday. If in doubt call first.

For more information see the directions page.

Current Moon Phase
Best viewed telescopically
when in crescent phase.

Click image for other dates.