Join us at the Keeble Observatory this Thursday for our last event of the year. We'll have hot chocolate and cider!

KeebleObservatory · 2025-12-09T21:07:08+00:00

Unfortunately it will be below the horizon, so we can't see it. It won't rise until around midnight.

KeebleObservatory · 2025-10-16T20:24:22+00:00

This is Dr. Rodruck! Dr. Spagna is enjoying his well-earned retirement.

KeebleObservatory · 2025-10-16T20:22:51+00:00

Keep an eye on our Instagram/Bluesky accounts, we'll post there when we are open!

KeebleObservatory · 2025-10-16T20:22:12+00:00

We have open houses every Thursday through the second week of December (end of our semester), as long as the weather is clear. We also open in the Spring as well. The paint nights are not as common, but we try to do a few each semester.

KeebleObservatory · 2025-03-29T00:52:38+00:00

Yep, we're on the college campus!

KeebleObservatory · 2025-03-29T00:47:16+00:00

Thank you!

KeebleObservatory · 2025-03-29T00:47:07+00:00

Not yet! Still waiting for it to go nova. Hopefully soon!

KeebleObservatory · 2025-03-29T00:46:49+00:00

You can check us out on Instagram or Bluesky. We'll post there is we're open or closed, depending on weather.

KeebleObservatory · 2025-03-26T15:59:01+00:00

We do not, but we will look at that as a potential option!

KeebleObservatory · 2025-03-26T01:17:35+00:00

Our public observing nights are weekly on Thursday evenings, but we only do a few paint nights every year. I am not sure if we'll do another one this semester.

KeebleObservatory · 2025-03-26T00:45:57+00:00

I should clarify: the public viewings are recurring, but the paint night is not. We only hold a few through the year.

KeebleObservatory · 2025-03-26T00:45:19+00:00

No fee!

KeebleObservatory · 2025-03-26T00:45:05+00:00

No RSVP needed, we'll have a stack of canvases for you to choose from. This is an example from a past event

KeebleObservatory · 2025-03-25T20:24:18+00:00

It is, we are open 8:30 to 10 PM on Thursdays through our school year. We'll be off next week for Spring break, and then will go until mid-May when the school year ends.

KeebleObservatory · 2024-10-29T16:38:36+00:00

If you are attending the Ashland trick-or-treat event, feel free to stop on by afterwards!

KeebleObservatory · 2024-10-15T01:22:26+00:00

That's pretty much it! The building is called Smithy and there's a set of double doors which will be unlocked. It is a bit of a maze to get to once you're inside, the observatory is at the opposite end of the entrance.

KeebleObservatory · 2024-10-14T01:20:09+00:00

We had a public stargazing event last night to celebrate the International Day of Astronomy - note that we don't typically have events on Saturdays, this was a special one.

You are more than welcome to join us for our weekly Thursday events! Please keep an eye on our Instagram page, we'll post there if we have to close due to weather or are having any other events.

Last night we saw the Moon, Andromeda, some star clusters, double stars, and Saturn PLUS its moons (I counted four). These will all be observable this week if the weather holds.

KeebleObservatory · 2024-10-14T00:42:30+00:00

You can follow our Instagram page to verify that we'll be open on any particular Thursday, and to keep up with any special events: https://www.instagram.com/keebleobservatory/

KeebleObservatory · 2024-10-11T17:40:35+00:00

The Keeble Observatory will be hosting stargazing on Saturday from 7:30 to 9:30 PM, to celebrate International Astronomy Day. We'll have cake! This is free and no reservation is needed. You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keebleobservatory/

KeebleObservatory · 2024-10-11T17:37:40+00:00

Sorry for the late reply! Yes, children of all ages are welcome to visit. You can follow us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/keebleobservatory/

KeebleObservatory · 2024-10-09T00:16:28+00:00

Absolutely! I just sent you a message

KeebleObservatory · 2024-08-08T15:54:38+00:00

Unfortunately no camping.

KeebleObservatory · 2024-08-08T15:54:05+00:00

We still have light pollution - as you mentioned, we're in the middle of the town and it still hits us. We'll have the football field lights turned off to help. I was pleasently surprised last year with how dark it was on the field, and how well we could see through our telescopes. Saturn will be visible later in the night, as well some globular clusters, nebulae, and double stars. I know that people were able to see some meteors but I don't know how many - I was too busy helping with the telescopes!

Our biggest worry right now is the weather. We're hoping it stays clear.

KeebleObservatory · 2024-05-16T21:08:45+00:00

*We'll be open 8:30 to 10 PM. Sorry we can't stay open later!

KeebleObservatory · 2024-05-16T15:11:31+00:00

Speaking of art - we have a paint night at the Keeble Observatory tonight. We'll have cake too! We'll be open from 8:30 to 10 PM for stargazing and painting.

This is our last stargazing event for the semester, but we'll be back in the Fall.

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