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Hyde Memorial Observatory Reopens July 10

Published on July 07, 2021

The Hyde Memorial Observatory on South Shore Road in Holmes Park will resume regular public programming on Saturday, July 10. The facility had been closed since March 2020 due to the pandemic.

The observatory at 3701 S. 70th St. is open free to the public Saturday nights year-round except on major holidays. Observatory hours change seasonally:

March 15 through August – sundown to 11 p.m.
September – 8 to 11 p.m.
October 1 through March 14 – 7 to 10 p.m.

In July, visitors will use telescopes on the observing deck to view the planet Saturn and deep sky objects like galaxies and nebulae that are visible in Lincoln’s summer sky. In the classroom, volunteers will lead programs on the latest sky news, Saturn, and the summer constellations.

The Hyde Memorial Observatory is operated by volunteers. Those interested in volunteering should complete the Parks and Recreation volunteer form or email jkelley@lincoln.ne.gov. Equipment and programs are funded by donations.

For more information on the Hyde Observatory visit hydeobservatory.info or call 402-441-7094. For more information on Lincoln Parks and Recreation, visit parks.lincoln.ne.gov.