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Oct
18
2024

Friday Nights at the Dearborn Observatory

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When: Friday, October 18, 2024
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CT

Where: Dearborn Observatory, 2131 Tech Drive, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Cost: Free!

Contact: Adrienne Mintz   (847) 491-3644

Group: Dearborn Observatory

Category: Other, Academic

Description:

The Dearborn Observatory is open for public viewing every Friday night from 8 to 10 pm during the fall and winter months (October-March). The sessions are free and open to all. Reservations are required for the first hour but walk-ins are welcome in the second hour. All visitors should note that the dome is neither heated nor air-conditioned so please dress appropriately. Friday evening sessions are held "rain or shine." Unfortunately, the Dearborn is NOT ADA-accessible. Several staircases must be climbed in order to reach the telescope.

To make a reservation go to http://sites.northwestern.edu/dearborn/.

For more information on the Dearborn Observatory, please visit our website.

If you have any questions, please email Adrienne Mintz at adrienne.mintz@northwestern.edu or call 847-491-3644.

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Oct
25
2024

Friday Nights at the Dearborn Observatory

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When: Friday, October 25, 2024
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CT

Where: Dearborn Observatory, 2131 Tech Drive, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Cost: Free!

Contact: Adrienne Mintz   (847) 491-3644

Group: Dearborn Observatory

Category: Other, Academic

Description:

The Dearborn Observatory is open for public viewing every Friday night from 8 to 10 pm during the fall and winter months (October-March). The sessions are free and open to all. Reservations are required for the first hour but walk-ins are welcome in the second hour. All visitors should note that the dome is neither heated nor air-conditioned so please dress appropriately. Friday evening sessions are held "rain or shine." Unfortunately, the Dearborn is NOT ADA-accessible. Several staircases must be climbed in order to reach the telescope.

To make a reservation go to http://sites.northwestern.edu/dearborn/.

For more information on the Dearborn Observatory, please visit our website.

If you have any questions, please email Adrienne Mintz at adrienne.mintz@northwestern.edu or call 847-491-3644.

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Nov
1
2024

Friday Nights at the Dearborn Observatory

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When: Friday, November 1, 2024
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CT

Where: Dearborn Observatory, 2131 Tech Drive, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Cost: Free!

Contact: Adrienne Mintz   (847) 491-3644

Group: Dearborn Observatory

Category: Other, Academic

Description:

The Dearborn Observatory is open for public viewing every Friday night from 8 to 10 pm during the fall and winter months (October-March). The sessions are free and open to all. Reservations are required for the first hour but walk-ins are welcome in the second hour. All visitors should note that the dome is neither heated nor air-conditioned so please dress appropriately. Friday evening sessions are held "rain or shine." Unfortunately, the Dearborn is NOT ADA-accessible. Several staircases must be climbed in order to reach the telescope.

To make a reservation go to http://sites.northwestern.edu/dearborn/.

For more information on the Dearborn Observatory, please visit our website.

If you have any questions, please email Adrienne Mintz at adrienne.mintz@northwestern.edu or call 847-491-3644.

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Nov
8
2024

Family Weekend at the Dearborn Observatory

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When: Friday, November 8, 2024
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CT

Where: Dearborn Observatory, 2131 Tech Drive, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Cost: Free!

Contact: Adrienne Mintz   (847) 491-3644

Group: Dearborn Observatory

Category: Other, Academic

Description:

In honor of Family Weekend, the Dearborn will be walk-in only this evening--no reservations are required.  The session is free and open to all--just stop by!  All visitors should note that the dome is neither heated nor air-conditioned so please dress appropriately. Friday evening sessions are held "rain or shine." Unfortunately, the Dearborn is NOT ADA-accessible. Several staircases must be climbed in order to reach the telescope.

For more information on the Dearborn Observatory, please visit our website.

If you have any questions, please email Adrienne Mintz at adrienne.mintz@northwestern.edu or call 847-491-3644.

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Nov
15
2024

Homecoming Weekend at the Dearborn Observatory

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When: Friday, November 15, 2024
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CT

Where: Dearborn Observatory, 2131 Tech Drive, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Cost: Free!

Contact: Adrienne Mintz   (847) 491-3644

Group: Dearborn Observatory

Category: Other, Academic

Description:

In honor of Homecoming, the Dearborn will be walk-in only this evening.  No reservations are required--just show up!  The sessions is free and open to all.  All visitors should note that the dome is neither heated nor air-conditioned so please dress appropriately. Friday evening sessions are held "rain or shine." Unfortunately, the Dearborn is NOT ADA-accessible. Several staircases must be climbed in order to reach the telescope.

For more information on the Dearborn Observatory, please visit our website.

If you have any questions, please email Adrienne Mintz at adrienne.mintz@northwestern.edu or call 847-491-3644.

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