Observatories
Weiskopf Observatory
View the stars and planets every Tuesday and Saturday. Free public viewing is guided by our staff. Closed if cloudy.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Tuesday and Saturday: dark for 3 hrs. Closed major holidays.
- Address
- 7993 N. River Rd.
- Phone
- 815-234-8535
- [email protected]
- Map
- Get Directions →
Straight through stop sign at German Church Rd. Entrance at 500 ft.Wheelchair Accessible Facility
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