Anderson Hancock Planetarium

Marietta, Ohio

The Anderson Hancock Planetarium is located on the campus of Marietta College, Marietta, OH. The Planetarium seats 102 people, and holds monthly shows which are free.

Apache Point Observatory

Sunspot. New Mexico

The Apache Point Observatory houses several telescopes which can be operated remotely. The Astrophysical Research Consortium's 0.5 m telescope is here. This telescope gives consortium members the ability to conduct small observational projects. For photos, click here.

Clark Planetarium

Portsmouth, Ohio

The Clark Planetarium is located on the campus of Shawnee State University. The 66 seat Planetarium holds free public shows on Mondays and Thursdays. Be sure to see the murals on the flood walls while you are in Portsmouth.

Erie Planetarium

Erie, Pennsylvania

The Erie Planetarium is sponsored by the Erie County Historical Society and is located in the carriage house of the Watson-Curtze Mansion. They hold shows most Saturdays. Click here to see pictures of the Planetarium.

National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)

Green Bank, West Virginia

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory houses the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope which is the largest fully steerable dish in the world! The NRAO offers tours of the facilities and star parties.

National Solar Observatory (NSO)

Sunspot, New Mexico

The National Solar Observatory- Sacramento Peak Facilities are keeping an eye on our nearest star. The Apache Point Observatory is next door. Don't miss the Armillary Sphere and Sundial at the Sunspot Astronomy and Visitor Center. For pictures, click here.

Palomar Observatory, San Diego County, Southern California

For over forty-seven years (1948-1995), the 200-inch Hale Telescope on Mount Palomar was the world's largest functional optical telescope.  It was the "Hubble" of its day for generations of Americans.  For visitor pictures, click here.

Perkins Observatory

Delaware, Ohio

The Perkins Observatory is located on the campus of Ohio Wesleyan University. The Planetarium offers shows most Friday nights.

Stephens Memorial Observatory

Hiram, Ohio

The Stephens Memorial Observatory is housed at Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio. The Observatory holds Open Nights once a month. For pictures of the Observatory, click here.

Warren Rupp Observatory

Lucas, Ohio

The Warren Rupp Observatory is maintained by the Richland Astronomical Society at the Hidden Hollow Campground. The telescope is 31" and is the largest, computer-assisted, amateur operated telescope in the world! It is an easy trip to the Hidden Hollow Campground near Mansfield, OH, for one of their Open Telescope Nights or for their famous Hidden Hollow Star Parties. For pictures taken by society members from this location, click here.