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 ~

SPECIAL EVENT!!!!!!

Astronaut Clayton Anderson's visits Hyde Observatory

August 16th, 2010 7:30 to 9p.m

Hyde will be open for this special event Monday evening, the 16th.

There is no admission charged. Clay will sign autographs and talk to visitors.

No other programs will be shown other than images from Clay's flights as a background to this activity.

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Video Programs for Saturdays in August 2010

HOMEMADE ASTRONAUT

(the Clay Anderson Story)

This is a 20 minute shortened version of the NET special

The alternative program is a video featuring the Summer Constellations

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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.

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