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 Join the fun at the Millard Observatory, the largest public observatory in the Omaha metro area. Led by trained staff and volunteers, these programs are designed to introduce adults and children to the wonders of the night sky. Your evening under the stars will include gathering on the observation deck to see the constellations visible that night and peering through the telescopes to see planets, nebulae and more! |
| The observatory features a 10” Schmidt-Cassegrain, two 12” Meade LX 200 GPS, and a 14” Celestron. A 13” Coulter and an 8” Meade can be mounted on the observation deck and three 6” telescopes can be placed on outside mounts for your viewing pleasure! |
 Millard Observatory, Neale Woods Nature Center14323 Edith Marie Avenue, Omaha See below for directions
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The short drive past the city lights is well worth it! All Astronomy Programs are open
August 12 9:30-11:30pm Bring a comfy blanket because tonight we will stretch out and look up to see stars “rain” from the sky. We are sure to catch the show since the Perseid meteor shower produces around 60 meteors per hour. After the skies darken we will also use the telescopes to search the sky for the night’s stellar objects.
Perimeter Hike lead by Bob Goetchkes September 4th CANCELED DUE TO UNFAVORABLE TRAIL CONDITIONS.
September 10 8:30-10:00 pm Did you ever think you would use geometry while looking at the stars? Some of the most spectacular asterisms and constellations are very ordinary shapes. Join us for this shape scavenger hunt.
September 17, 2010 8:00-9:30 pm Our solar system’s largest planet is big and bright this time of year and we may even catch a glimpse of its cloud bands. We will round out the night with a constellation program showcasing summer’s fading shapes.
* Recommended for ages 5 and older. For questions contact Sara Krug at skrug@fontenelleforest.org. If cloudy conditions prevent sky viewing, an indoor program will be offered.
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| For questions about our astronomy programs, you may email FNA Naturalist Sara Krug or call the Fontenelle Forest Nature Center from 8am-5pm daily, 402-731-3140. |
Directions to Neale Woods Nature Center: 14323 Edith Marie Avenue, Omaha |
