University of Washington - Campus Observatory
(206) 543-0126
Near NE 45th St and 17th Ave NE University of Washington
Seattle,
WA
98195
47.6608
-122.3092
Neighborhoods: Northeast, University District
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In Short
For more than 100 years, students, professors and the public have scanned the night skies through the telescopes of this observatory, located at the north entrance of the University of Washington campus. Star fans first trekked the 25 steps to the top of the observatory's dome back in 1892. Now the public can view the stars through an old-fashioned, six-inch refractive telescope on Monday and Thursday evenings, with times varying by season.
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Know Before You Go:
If it's cloudy--and it often is--there's a short slide-show presentation instead.
The Extras:
Don't miss the small lighted display of galaxies as you enter the observatory.
