2025 Season Viewing Nights
On select Saturdays from April – September, the observatory will be open for free public viewing.
*This event is weather dependent. If it is raining or cloudy it will be cancelled.
APRIL
26th – 9-11pm: Deep Space Viewing
MAY
3rd – 9-11pm: Moon Viewing
17th – 9-11pm: Deep Space Viewing
JUNE
14th – 9:30-11pm: Deep Space Viewing
28th – 9:30-11pm: Moon Viewing
JULY
12th – 9:30-11pm: Deep Space Viewing
26th – 9:30-11pm: Moon Viewing
AUGUST
2nd – 9-11pm: Moon Viewing
16th – 9-11pm: Deep Space Viewing
SEPTEMBER
13th – 9-11pm: Moon Viewing
20th – 9-11pm: Statewide Star Party – Deep Space
Location
Address: 53670 180 St, Austin, MN 55912
Directions: From I-90, take Highway 218 south for 2.5 miles. Turn right (west) onto County Road 28 and drive 1 mile until you reach a stop sign. Turn left (south) onto County Road 29 and drive 1.5 miles. Turn right (west) onto 180th Street and drive 1/4 mile. The Observatory driveway will be on your right.
Resources
Satellite images
Sky and Telescope — Guide to Astronomy
Space Weather
Cedar River Astronomy Club
Click to learn more about this free club!