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Observatory Public Viewing


Community Education Events / Eisenhower Observatory session -
Community Education Events 2025-2026

View the night sky through the Lawrence Sauter telescope located inside the Observatory Dome atop the Eisenhower Community Center. View stars, planets, and more with an experienced guide. The dome-enclosed telescope provides a spectacular view of the night sky.

Part of the class takes place outdoors. Please dress accordingly for weather.

Visitors with physical disabilities who cannot climb the steep staircase up to the observatory are still very welcome to visit the observatory program and take part in the classroom portion of the discussion. 

 May 2026 
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Instructor

Wesley J Dunser


Ron Schmit is the Coordinator for the Eisenhower Observatory volunteers. In addition to his work at the Eisenhower Observatory, Schmit is an astronomy educator at the Science Museum of Minnesota, the Minneapolis Planetarium; a member of the Minnesota Astronomical Society; and has been named a Solar System Ambassador with JPL/NASA.

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  Wesley J Dunser


Eisenhower - Eisenhower Community Center : 349 ABE/ESL
Tuesday, May 12
8:30 - 10:00 PM

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$ 5.00
Single admission
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  Wesley J Dunser


Eisenhower - Eisenhower Community Center : 349 ABE/ESL
Tuesday, May 5
8:30 - 10:00 PM

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$ 5.00
Single admission