Fri, April 24, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Smith Lab 5033 - Arne Slettebak Planetarium and Observation Deck
Beyond the Comets with the Arne Slettebak Planetarium
Celebrate National Astronomy Month with the Arne Slettebak Planetarium!
Join us to discover the wonders of the night sky with our Department of Astronomy faculty and students.
WEATHER UPDATE:
At this time, it seems that Friday night will likely be cloudy, which will prevent us from using the telescopes. We will be moving forward with Friday as planned, and hopefully, the weather will clear up by the end of the week. However, to give everyone a better chance to look through the telescopes, we will also be opening the observatory on Thursday night, April 23, from 8-10 pm. If you would like to join us on Thursday, or if you would like to cancel your registration due to this change, please call the Engagement Center at 614-292-2281.
When
- Apr. 24, 2026
- 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Where
- Smith Lab Planetarium and Observation Deck
174 W 18th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210
Registration for members of the public:
- Call 614-292-2281
- Register online from the main event page.
- Registering online requires an account.
- Space is limited.
About this event:
- Your admission supports the Astronomy Innovation Fund.
- This event requires clear skies; a rain date will be scheduled in the case of inclement weather.
- For additional event information, click here.