# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Open House and Solar Viewing at the Observatory
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Stop by during the daytime to look through our solar telescopes, including our Hydrogen Alpha stacked telescope, and tour the Milwaukee Astronomical Society observatory grounds in New Berlin while it's light out! We'll have a talk, rain or shine as well, by our observatory director, Lee Keith.

Demonstrations and observing via our solar telescopes on site at the observatory to follow, if weather permits! Members will be around to offer a tour, bring some of their own solar telescopes and answer any of your questions on what it's like to be a member of the Milwaukee Astronomical Society.

We will also have activities and information from the Horwitz De-Remer Planetarium on site. Learn more about our neighborhood planetarium here: https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/o/planetarium

This will be a great opportunity to learn more about Astronomy opportunities nearby in the Milwaukee area by stopping out, rain or shine.

Special Rate: Join 300+ members of the Milwaukee Astronomical Society at www.milwaukeeastro.org/join this year and receive an introductory membership that lasts this year, through Dec. 31, 2025, as a first time welcome discount!  Being a member means you can stop by every Saturday Members Night through 2025, enjoy our scope rentals as a member, and all the perks of being a member for just $52 for the whole family - so come see what that is like . It's one of the most understated deals in Southeastern Wisconsin! Inquire at the welcome table when you arrive for more information, or join now and start enjoying these spring members nights as soon as you can! Please review our website at www.milwaukeeastro.org for more information about us. Low cost student rates for high school students are available, and individual $46 rates are available too.

Note: While this public event is free, our observatory and facilities are maintained entirely by volunteers and our low-priced membership fees, so donations and gifts are encouraged if you enjoyed your visit. As parking does take a toll on our grounds, so a minimum of at least a $5 donation is encouraged per person. 

Please dress for the weather - our meeting hall is air conditioned and heated, and bathrooms are available on site.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-berlin/open-house-and-solar-viewing-at-the-observatory/200028244244708
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 165

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New Berlin
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Milwaukee Astronomical Society
- **lat**: 42.96853
- **long**: -88.14854
- **full address**: Milwaukee Astronomical Society, 18850 W Observatory Rd, New Berlin, WI 53146-3402, United States,New Berlin, Wisconsin

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Open House and Solar Viewing at the Observatory being held?
  - **A:** Open House and Solar Viewing at the Observatory takes place on Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 04:00 pm at Milwaukee Astronomical Society, 18850 W Observatory Rd, New Berlin, WI 53146-3402, United States,New Berlin, Wisconsin.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Open House and Solar Viewing at the Observatory?
  - **A:** Open House and Solar Viewing at the Observatory is organized by Milwaukee Astronomical Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Open House and Solar Viewing at the Observatory is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Berlin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 160+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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