Cincinnati Observatory

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3489 Observatory Pl
Cincinnati, OH 45208
Nineteenth-century observatory, designated as a National Historic Landmark, is known as the "Birthplace of American Astronomy."

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Brieyanna B.
11/3/2025

This place is so beautiful inside and outside of the building. It makes me feel at peace.

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Anthony G.
4/18/2023

Per Carl Sagan, "The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. We are made of starstuff."...

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Sarah E.
6/30/2022

What a gem here in the middle. They are the oldest observatory in the US and the stories the fantastic volunteers told from the building of the first observatory to a visit from Neil Armstrong...

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John B.
10/29/2021

Great for date night when the sky is clear. Great for learning more about the planets. Just a great time . You will see the world's telescope

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Corey W.
12/18/2022

I've been living in Cincinnati my entire life (26 years) and today was the first day I stumbled upon our city's observatory. Inside, John Barnes gave me incredible historical background, telling...

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