Science & Technology
Ohio University Observatory Public Telescope Nights — Fall 2026
Oct 16 – Dec 5, 2026
Ohio University Observatory at The Ridges · Athens, OH
Ohio University's physics and astronomy department opens its observatory dome at The Ridges to the public for telescope viewing. Nights are cancelled if the sky is cloudy or stormy.
- Dates
- Oct 16 – Dec 5, 2026
- Category
- Science & Technology
- Venue
- Ohio University Observatory at The Ridges
- Location
- Athens, OH
- Drive time
- 3–4h
- Admission
- Page states the nights are free and open to the public.
- Setting
- unknown
- Recurrence
- One-off
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Hours
- Fri, Oct 168pm–10pm
- Sat, Oct 178pm–10pm
- Fri, Nov 67pm–9pm
- Sat, Nov 77pm–9pm
- Fri, Dec 46pm–8pm
- Sat, Dec 56pm–8pm
Admission
Page states the nights are free and open to the public.
Setting
unknown
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Details last checked against the organizer's own listing on September 21, 2026.
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