ScopeOut 2024 - Cincinnati Observatory's Telescope Festival

You've heard of car shows, but how about a telescope show? Come out for our annual telescope festival and see all the different types of telescopes the tri-state has to offer! Dozens of astronomy enthusiasts from the community will set up their telescopes and share their knowledge, passion, and expertise between 6-8 pm in addition to informative talks on telescope basics and night sky navigation. Then as darkness falls, from 8-10 pm telescope operators will share views through their own telescopes (weather permitting). We are also encouraging everyone to bring any unwanted telescopes and accessories for an equipment swap.

Great for beginners and longtime stargazers alike. As an added bonus, we’ll be holding two telescope raffles, one for kids and one for adults.

No registration required - tickets will be sold at the door.

Admission: $12/adult, $7/child (ages 5-17)

Can't make it for ScopeOut? Our Saturnday festival is the following weekend on Saturday, September 14th. Find more details and events at www.cincinnatiobservatory.org!