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The observatory and planetarium will be closed to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 08 and Tuesday, Oct. 15 for Yale’s Fall Break. Check back again on Tuesday, Oct. 22! 

The current show is Unseen Universe. Advanced ticket is recommended, and the optional admission fee is $10 per adult, 14 years and over. Click here to reserve your seat.  

Outdoor telescope observing will take place after sunset on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer, weather permitting. Be sure to check Today’s Announcements or the LFOP Facebook page for the most up-to-date information every Tuesday afternoon. No reservations are required for outdoor observing.

Video by Andrew Hurley, Yale Office of Public Affairs and Commuincations

The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is a facility of the Yale Department of Astronomy dedicated to education, public outreach, and student research.

 

News

Noche de Astronomía

October 3, 2024
¿Quieres aprender más sobre el Universo? ¡Vengan a nuestra Noche de Astronomía el Jueves 3 de Octubre a las 6:30pm! Presentaremos dos sesiones comenzando a las 7pm y a las...

New show beginning August 13 - "Unseen Universe"

July 9, 2024
Unseen Universe gives viewers a glimpse of what scientists working together around the world are discovering about the universe beyond the visible spectrum. 

Construction in front of LFOP

May 21, 2024
Construction is taking place outside of the Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium, but we are still open for public night! The entrance that leads straight to the...
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