Seeing Stars

The Cincinnati Observatory is known as “The Birthplace of American Astronomy.” 

150 Years in Mt. Lookout Celebration
Saturday, Sept. 30, 6 p.m.
3489 Observatory Place

Members: $125, Non-members: $150
(21+)

More information and tickets at www.cincinnatiobservatory.org.

Not only is it home to one of the oldest working telescopes in the world, it was the first public observatory in the western hemisphere. The Observatory is a fully functioning 19th century observatory used daily by the public and amateur astronomers in the 21st century. 

The original building in Mount Lookout, the Herget Building was completed in 1873 and established the Observatory’s park-like campus. Named in honor of longtime Observatory Director Dr. Paul Herget, hundreds of thousands of people have come through the buildings to be inspired by the night sky.

To celebrate the iconic Herget building, and help raise money for the ongoing preservation and care of the facility, the Observatory is holding a 150th anniversary celebration in its Mount Lookout location.

The public is invited to join the celebration for this milestone and see the Observatory’s plans for the future. The gala event includes heavy appetizers and drinks, along with architectural tours. The evening wrap up with, what else, a viewing through theri historic telescope.