Your Window on the Universe

THE OBSERVATORY WILL BE OPEN THURSDAY NIGHT AUGUST 27 , 9:30 P.M – 11:30 P.M. FOR THE PARTIAL LUNAR ECLIPSE.  MAXIMUM OCCURS AT 11:13 P.M.

​Programs

  • The Inferior Planets
  • Astro Shorts (latest Astronomy news)
  • Lincoln’s Summer Sky 

​Objects in view in the Telescopes:

    • Deep Sky Objects (galaxies, nebulae, star clusters)
    • Venus
    • The Moon (August 15, 22)
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Hours

We’re open every Saturday year-round.

Hyde may be closed if Saturday falls on or very near a major holiday. See above for notices of other closures. If in doubt call first: (402) 441-7094.

March 15-August 31

Sundown to 11 PM

September 1-30

8 PM to 11 PM

October 1-March 14

7 PM to 10 PM

Our Telescopes

Featuring views of the night skies through our 4 telescopes!

Presentations and Programs

Astronomy Presentations every Saturday Night!

It's all Free

There is NO ADMISSION CHARGE