Hyde Memorial Observatory is, as far as we know,
the only observatory anywhere that is:
built, furnished and operated entirely by donations,
devoted exclusively to public viewing,
completely free of admission charge,
staffed only by volunteers.
Hyde is open every Saturday evening, year round.
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Your window to the Universe....
~ Open every Saturday Night (Current Hours 7 to 10 p.m.) ~
~ Featuring views of the night skies through our 3 Telescopes! ~
~ And Astronomy Presentations every Saturday Night! ~
~ There is NO ADMISSION CHARGE ~
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Program for May 2008
"Ringworld Two"
This month's program focuses on the Cassini Mission to the planet Saturn.
Cassini is still working, sending back more information on the Ringed Planet and it's amazing moons.
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The alternative program is a slide show featuring the Spring Constellations
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Hyde Observatory Location
Hyde Memorial Observatory is located on the south side of Holmes Lake in
Southeast Lincoln Nebraska. From downtown take Normal Boulevard all the
way to South 70th Street, then turn south (right) and continue (past the
North Shore Road entrance) to the South Shore Road entrance to Holmes Park.
This is the same entrance used to get to the golf course. Turn west (right)
onto the South Shore Road and continue (past the golf course turnoff) until
you see the observatory on your left.
(Additional
information can be obtained by calling the Lincoln Parks and Recreation
Dept. at 441-8708)
| Hours
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| Every* Saturday
Year Round |
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| Season
| Hours
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| March - September
| Sunset
to 11 PM
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| October - February
| 7 PM to 10 PM
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| *Hyde may be closed if Saturday
falls on or very near a major holiday. If in doubt call first.
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For more information see the directions
page. |
