Other Programs at Perkins

Perkins sponsors many more programs and activities
than the weekend activities detailed in this brochure.
Special programs, slide shows, and tours for school
classes, clubs, and other organizations may be arranged
by calling (740) 363-1257.

Daytime Programs

Daytime programs at Perkins may consist of a slide
show, a computerized planetarium demonstration, a
tour of the Observatory, and/ or observations of the
sun using solar-safe telescopes.

The Observatory may be reserved for such a program
for a nonrefundable fee of $125 per presentation, payable
in advance. In addition, a fee of $1.00 will be charged
at the door for each person who attends.

Nighttime Programs

You may schedule a special nighttime program during
the week for your organization (up to 80 people).
Programs consist of a talk about stargazing, a tour of the
Observatory, and observing with the Perkins telescope,
weather permitting. A nonrefundable fee of $275 must
be paid in advance for each program.

You can also reserve one of our regular weekend
programs for your group for the same price but only if
no other members of the public have already signed up
for that night. Thus, we recommend calling well in
advance to attempt to exercise this option.

Programs Away from Perkins

Tom Burns, Director of Perkins Observatory and author
of the Stargazing column in the Tuesday Columbus
Dispatch, is available for day or nighttime astronomy
talks at locations other than Perkins Observatory. In
addition, Tom will bring along a large, portable telescope
if the weather permits a bit of stargazing. The fee of $250
will be used to support our public activities at Perkins.

EXTRA SPECIAL PROGRAMS

At one time Perkins Observatory rented itself out to host the occasional wedding, birthday party, fund raiser, or other unusual event. However, we no longer rent the observatory for NON-ASTRONOMY programs, events, or parties.