Dyer Observatory Telescope Night
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LIVE! Telescope Night. Vanderbilt University Dyer Observatory will open its doors so you may view our unique exhibits, engage with astronomers, and gaze at various celestial objects (weather permitting). The format is "open house" so you may arrive and depart any time during your time slot. Suggested for ages 8 and up.
Telescope viewing depends on clear skies. This event is rain or shine.
Waiting List: If the weather looks good a couple of days before the event, we MAY open a waiting list to allow more attendees. We invite you to sign up at that time (you will have to check back), but we cannot guarantee you will get tickets due to the volume of requests.
Please read carefully:
You do not need to bring a printed ticket; there will be a guest list at the gate.
Because this is a historic museum setting, we ask attendees to be mindful of the delicate nature of our exhibits and equipment and watch your children carefully. No running or climbing is permitted anywhere on the grounds or in the building.
Dress for the weather because the telescopes are in an open dome and outside. Closed-toe footwear is suggested because of gravel on the grounds and on the roof.
The roof is delicate. Please do not play with the gravel or drag your feet through it. Damage can easily occur.
If your plans change and you cannot attend, you may invite someone you know to use your tickets/names for entry OR notify observatory staff to release your ticket for others.
You and members of your group understand that we may take photos that include you for social media or other uses and that we cannot prevent you from being photographed by others.
Please be considerate of other guests and do not hold up the line with photos through the telescope. With the attendant's permission, you may attempt a photo after the line clears.
Because this is Vanderbilt University property, firearms and smoking are not allowed.
Pets are not allowed, but service animals are welcome.