Lookout Observatory Public Stargaze
Late-night public stargazing with hands-on telescope viewing of planets, star clusters, and other celestial objects at Lookout Observatory. Park at the Reuter Center and take the shuttle up the mountain for a guided, community-friendly astronomy night.
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