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....Bob Leavitt Bob Leavitt is Hyde Volunteer of the Year 2008

~ 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 ~

Programs for June 2009

This is a special 20 minute preview of the NET documentary.

For showings schedule of the complete program on NET and more information on this tribute to a Nebraska native Click here

 

The alternative program is a 20 minute video featuring the Spring Constellations

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As part of the International Year of Astronomy

Nebraska Astronaut Clay Anderson visited Hyde Observatory March 14, 2009

Over 450 people visited with Clay.

Clay with Hyde Volunteers

Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy with Hyde Observatory and all Nebraskans. More information on events across the state here.

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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
March - September 8 to 11 PM
October - February 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.

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Best viewed telescopically
when in crescent phase.
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