All Weather Event - Open to the Public!
Last open house of the season!
Ryan Observatory open houses are held on the second Saturday of each month, April-December.

Our December open house features:
Astronomy Gifts / Telescope Purchasing
Thinking about an astronomy gift for the holidays? We’ll dive into the world of telescope gear and give recommendations for getting started in amateur astronomy.

Arts Night!
Amelia Rose DiMaio will present a short intro to our arts night and speak about her book, Ellie the Bunny Hops to the Moon.
Ashley Zelinskie will share her work in astronomical art.

Telescope Views, Sky Tours, and more!
(Weather permitting) throughout the night, our permanent observatories will be open for astronomical viewing.
Observatory volunteers will also be offering views through their personal telescopes or hosting various astronomy activities around the venue.