Perkins Observatory

Category: Observatory

Address: 3199 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH 43015, USA

Phone: +17403631257

Reviews

Andrew DeLong

Sep 17, 2022

Great presentation and historical building. Layer for weather, the presentation room was hot, the actual observatory is basically outside... You know the drill.

Mandy Johnson

Jul 30, 2022

I came here for my birthday a few years ago. The man hosting the tour has a shirt so low cut you could see his chest hairs! He practically dismissed us and we walked through aimlessly ourselves. We couldn’t use the telescope so that was a bust. The observatory wasn’t impressive but we made it into a good time.

Don Leonard

May 27, 2022

This has to be one of the most beautiful buildings in central Ohio. Don’t miss out!

D G

Apr 30, 2022

I loved the information provided by one man wearing cap having little long hair. (Nice style man) I loved one sentense he mentioned "We live in percieved present" Place smells but is smell of books/ old things placed there and i personally like it. Very good experience.. he was answering all questions asked by audince In library looking at computers i was feeling like I am at shooting set of "Big bang theory " web series

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Questions & Answers

When is the next skywalk???

Dustin Kroninger | Jun 15, 2022
Perkins Observatory | Jun 15, 2022

If you look on our website (owu.edu/perkins), there's a "Public Programs" section of the main page that has a subsection named "Regular Programs". Weather permitting, this includes the "Skywalk" program you refer to. They happen just about every Friday evening (with a few exceptions) throughout the year, and there's a link to a PDF file with more details (including dates and times for every regular program).

Will it be open Friday night to the public for the Beaver moon and eclipse?

jeanne huguenard | Dec 17, 2021
Eric Witte | Dec 17, 2021

They will have their typical Friday night program, but will not be open to the public for lunar eclipse viewing. You will not need a telescope though, it will be easily visible with the naked eye. Forr increased power a set of binoculars would help as well.

What cost can be expected when visiting?

TammySue Casto | Oct 14, 2019
TammySue Casto | Oct 14, 2019

Thank you, I'm new to the area.

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What is the best time to view the blood moon?

Patricia Johnson | Oct 14, 2018
David Jackson | Oct 14, 2018

The lunar eclipse is not visible from the US.

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