Program Description:

The Cincinnati Observatory welcomes you and your group to take a field trip and experience the wonders of the sky through our historic telescopes. Group visits are offered both during the day and in the evenings and include a tour of the oldest professional observatory in America and the workings of the main scopes and domes. Astronomy presentations of your choice and classroom activities are offered if weather does not permit viewing.

The Cincinnati Observatory provides cutting edge science education. If you can't visit the Observatory we can come to you. Our Outreach Program has delivered hundreds of programs to area schools, scout meetings, libraries, and nursing homes. An astronomer can visit your class, lead fun and in-depth professional development for your teachers, and deliver hands-on, inquiry-based programs that meet academic content standards. We can also bring telescopes for safe viewing of sunspots and solar flares or even lead a star party at your place.

We will work actively to design a program that is right for your class. Program descriptions of our most popular programs are listed on our website. http://www.cincinnatiobservatory.org/educationalprograms/

Organizations Served: School and After-School

Program Provider: Cincinnati Observatory
Grade Level: b) Kindergarten, c) 1st Grade, d) 2nd Grade, e) 3rd Grade, f) 4th Grade, g) 5th Grade, h) 6th Grade, i) 7th Grade, j) 8th Grade, k) 9th Grade, l) 10th Grade, m) 11th Grade, n) 12th Grade

How much does the program cost? $5/person admission on field trips, fees for outreach vary - call for pricing

Program Provider Website: http://www.cincinnatiobservatory.org/educationalprograms/
Contact Person Name: Dean Regas
Contact Person Phone: 513-321-5186
Contact Person Email: dean@cincinnatiobservatory.org
Subject Matter: Astronomy, History, Literature, Math, Physics, Service Learning, Weather

Program Length: Flexible
Maximum Number of Students: 70
Days Offered: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times Offered: Flexible
State Content Standards Met: Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana
Venue Needed: Any
Region: Greater Cincinnati Area

Extra materials, if any: Projection screen for outreach visits