Allegheny Observatory

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06/12/2026

Teen event!

Life on Mars? Hear from former NASA Chief Scientist, Jim Green. Snacks, tours and observing included.

Free registration required. https://tinyurl.com/AOMars

Learn to use your telescope 06/11/2026

Learn to use your telescope New telescope owner? Join our free seminar to master setup, operation, and stargazing basics—perfect for beginners and enthusiasts!

06/09/2026

Venus and Jupiter are setting together. Look carefully for Jupiter's moons. A closeup is in the comments. Thank you to Ed for sharing.

Photos from Allegheny Observatory's post 05/06/2026

Over the weekend more that 20 students representing 14 schools shared their projects with friends, families and scientists. The joy and energy were incredible. The next generation of scientists is awesome.
Thank you to everyone who came to meet the participants and discuss everything from black holes to comets. RemakeLearningDaysUniversity of Pittsburgh Department of Physics and AstronomyUniversity of Pittsburgh College in High School

Photos from Allegheny Observatory's post 05/01/2026

more students presenting tomorrow!
RemakeLearningDays

05/01/2026

With RemakeLearningDays – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Photos from Allegheny Observatory's post 05/01/2026

Students presenting on Saturday!
RemakeLearningDays

Photos from Allegheny Observatory's post 04/29/2026

This weekend students from 14 schools will share their astronomy projects. RemakeLearningDays

04/22/2026

The Moontree is growing leaves.

Photos from Pittsburgh Park Rangers's post 04/21/2026
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