Cincinnati Observatory, Cincinnati

Name: Cincinnati Observatory
Address: 3489 Observatory Pl, Cincinnati, 45208-2563, United States
Telephone: +1 513-321-5186

#46 among attractions in Cincinnati

Observatories and planetariums, Museum, View point, Historical place

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The Cincinnati Observatory is located in Cincinnati, Ohio on top of Mount Lookout. It consists of two observatory buildings housing an 11-inch and 16 inch aperture refracting telescope. It is the oldest professional observatory in the United States. It was a key facility for astronomical research and education at the University of Cincinnati and currently operates as a 19th-century observatory. There are regular viewings through both historical telescopes as well as tours and additional programs. The observatory also has an extensive outreach program, providing astronomical education for the Ohio/Kentucky/Indiana region. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1842 (182 years ago)Coordinates: 39°8'21"N, 84°25'22"W

Address

3489 Observatory PlHyde ParkCincinnati 45208-2563 United States

Contact

+1 513-321-5186

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Cincinnati Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ault Park, Twentieth Century Theatre, Hyde Park Square, Bernheim House.

0.7 miSE
Park, View point
Ault Park, Cincinnati
19 min walk • Ault Park is the fourth-largest park in Cincinnati at 223.949 acres, owned and operated by the Cincinnati Park Board. It lies in the Mount Lookout neighborhood on the city's east side.
1 miNW
Theater, Streamline Moderne architecture
Twentieth Century Theatre, Cincinnati
26 min walk • Twentieth Century Theatre is a registered historic building in Cincinnati, Ohio, listed in the National Register on August 26, 1993. It is located at 3021 Madison Road.
1.1 miW
39°8'23"N • 84°26'33"W
Hyde Park Square, Cincinnati
27 min walk • Park
1.2 miSW
Colonial revival architecture
Bernheim House, Cincinnati
31 min walk • The Bernheim House is a historic residence in eastern Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Built in 1912, the house is one of the city's best examples of Colonial Revival architecture.
~700 ftS
Neighbourhood
Observatory Historic District, Cincinnati
4 min walk • The Observatory Historic District is a historic portion of the Hyde Park neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Centered around the Cincinnati Observatory and strung largely along a single street, the district has been named a historic district by both local and federal historic preservation agencies.
0.8 miSW
Neighbourhood
Mount Lookout, Cincinnati
20 min walk • Mount Lookout, Ohio is one of the Eastern neighborhoods of Cincinnati, just northwest of Linwood and overlooking the Ohio River valley. The neighborhood is named for the Mount Lookout Observatory, which moved to the neighborhood in 1873. The population was 4,814 at the 2010 census.

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Which popular attractions are close to Cincinnati Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Observatory Historic District, Cincinnati (4 min walk), Ault Park, Cincinnati (19 min walk), Mount Lookout, Cincinnati (20 min walk).

How to get to Cincinnati Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cincinnati Observatory:

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Erie Ave & Tarpis Ave • Lines: 11 (3 min walk)
Marburg Ave 3612 • Lines: 11 (5 min walk)

Cincinnati Observatory, Cincinnati

Facts and practical information

Cincinnati Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Ault Park, Cincinnati

Twentieth Century Theatre, Cincinnati

Hyde Park Square, Cincinnati

Bernheim House, Cincinnati

Observatory Historic District, Cincinnati

Mount Lookout, Cincinnati

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cincinnati Observatory?

How to get to Cincinnati Observatory by public transport?