Where can I find out which observatories have public viewing programs at night?

You will first have to narrow your search to the specific part of a state you will be visiting, and then contact a local amateur astronomers organization. They would know what is available. Usually, a college or university might have such a program. There are few professional research observatories that have such programs because telescope time is a resource that cannot be used in this way.


Copyright 1997 Dr. Sten Odenwald
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