NOTE: Tickets purchased on the day of the program cost $2.00 more. |
We Accept all Major Credit Cards!
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Call (740) 363-1257 to purchase tickets.
(DO NOT EMAIL OR LEAVE YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER ON THE ANSWERING MACHINE! )
Program Info, News, & Events
NOTE: All weekend Public Programs begin at 9pm starting the first weekend in May
Public Programs
Public Programs starting at 9PM
Ticket availability for upcoming weekend programs
Schedule subject to change!
| May 9th | A Few Tickets Available |
| May 10th | No Public Program - CAS Meeting |
| May 16th | Some Tickets Available |
| May 17th | Some Tickets Available |
| May 23rd | No Program - Holiday Observance# |
| May 24th | No Program - Holiday Observance# |
| May 30th | Some Tickets Available# |
| May 31st | Available# |
| Jun 6th | Available |
| Jun 7th | Available |
| Jun 13th | Available |
| Jun 14th | No Public Program - CAS Meeting |
# - Dates are incorrect in brochure.
WANT TO COME TO ONE OF OUR PROGRAMS?
Please call first and order tickets before you make the drive up to the observatory.
740-363-1257
NEED DIRECTION?
Please Call us or use these directions.
IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE MAP QUEST OR ANY OTHER MAPPING WEB SITE. THEY DO NOT WORK WELL IN LOCATING US.
Our 2008 Public Program Brochure is available. CLICK HERE to download a copy.
IMPORTANT! See BELOW for quick information or HERE for more detailed Public Program information and how to find us.
Adults:
Children:
Seniors:$ 6.00
$ 4.00
$ 4.00NOTE: Tickets purchased on the day of the program cost $2.00 more.
We Accept all Major Credit Cards!
Call (740) 363-1257 to purchase tickets.
(DO NOT EMAIL OR LEAVE YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER ON THE ANSWERING MACHINE! )
Perkins Observatory
P.O. Box 449
Delaware, OH 43015
32" Schottland Reflector
(740) 363-1257
FAX: (740) 363-1258
"Current" Conditions
Perkins Endowment Fund Passes the $1,500,000 Mark!
BUT PERKINS STILL NEEDS YOUR HELP!!
We are the ONLY observatory in Ohio which conducts hundreds of public programs for tens of thousands of people each and every year. However, in 1998, our major source of funding was cut off!
We have limited openings for our Friday and Saturday night programs throughout the remainder of the year (see below). Please call
(740) 363-1257
REGULAR WEEKEND PROGRAMS - Fun for the entire
family!
NEW VISTAS IN ASTRONOMY - An adult lecture series!
SPECIAL PROGRAMS - For school groups, scouts, and more!
10 things to remember about our programs:
- Because of limited space, please purchase tickets in advance! We often sell out in ahead of time. Please do not come unless you have called first! We do not have "normal" business hours, so you may need to leave a message if no one is here. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER ON THE ANSWERING MACHINE!
- We have a capacity of 80 guests.
- Groups of 10 or more should call at least one week in advance and arrange tickets. This way we can insure we will have enough tickets to accommodate the group.
- Our programs are dedicated to science education. We teach the current scientific understanding of astronomy and physics as presented by the majority of our scientist peers around the world. Above all, our programs are fun and educational for all ages!
- Programs are held rain or shine. Therefore, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to other nights. We do on occasion cancel a program (i.e. - Level 3 Snow Emergency, power outage, University needs, etc). If we do, we will make arrangements with those who have already purchased tickets for that night.
- Looking through telescopes is not guaranteed! We love to look through telescopes as much as you do. However our definition of CLEAR is not the same as the weather person's! Ohio weather is not predictable. Therefore our programs emphasize educational activities such as an astronomy talk or tour of the building. Observing is a bonus only if it is clear enough to do so. Because of changing sky conditions, we often do not know until the program starts if we will be observing or not. (Sorry, we are not meteorologist!) Sometime we get clouded out during the observing session and sometimes it clears halfway through the program if it starts cloudy.
- Dress for the weather! NO PETS PLEASE!
- Because of limited parking and safety, only paying guests or volunteers are allowed on the property during programs.
- For the safety of all participants, late-comers are not permitted on the property or to drive past the "Absolutely No Late Entry" sign which will be placed in the middle of the drive after the program starts. Please arrive on time. Doors open one hour before the start of the program. (Hint: This will allow you time to enjoy our wonderful exhibits and displays!)
- Other than our weekend public programs, we do not have "public" hours. If you wish to come to the observatory any other time, you should arrange a special program (click link to learn about the fees, etc.) at least 2 weeks in advance. It is first come, first serve on all dates & times, and also dependent upon our schedules.
- To learn more about what we do, see our PUBLIC PROGRAM INFORMATION page.
May, 2008
Problems? Questions? Comments?
If you wish to contact us, send e-mail at perkinsw(at sysmbol here)owu(period here)edu or call us at (740) 363-1257
PERKINS WEB PAGE. Written and Maintained by Don Stevens. Some material written by Robert Martino.
Images by Don Stevens and Robert Martino unless otherwise indicated.
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