REGISTRATION IS FREE!

• Meet professional astronomers and learn about how they study the universe.
• Visit the machine shop to see how we make instruments for our telescopes.
• Bring your questions about the stars, planets, quasars, black holes, galaxies, and more to our “Ask an Astronomer” table.
• Look at the Sun through a solar telescope.
• Toast a marshmallow using the power of the Sun’s rays.
• Play a custom video game in our 3-D Visualization Lab.
• Tour our beautiful Hale Library and see historic astronomical images taken on glass plates.
• Get the latest update on the Giant Magellan Telescope—one of the most-powerful next-generation telescopes.
• Make your own constellation and other fun children’s astro activities.
• Plus, free sweet treats for the whole family!

Those who register in advance will receive a free space-themed gift.

Note: Parking is extremely limited, please consider taking public transit. The Observatories is a 10 minute walk from the Lake Ave. Metro A Line (formerly Gold Line) station. There is ample free parking at the Sierra Madre Villa station. Rideshare services may also be a good option.