Weiskopf Observatory

View the stars and planets every Tuesday and Saturday. Free public viewing is guided by our staff. Closed if cloudy.

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
[email protected]
Map
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Straight through stop sign at German Church Rd. Entrance at 500 ft.Wheelchair Accessible Facility

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