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The Andromeda Galaxy
The Andromeda Galaxy

The Andromeda Galaxy as seen by NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE). (Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/UCLA)

Explore the wonders of the night sky at SkyWatch!

Upcoming Dates:
June 14, June 28, July 12, and July 26
Buhl Planetarium and Observatory
9–11 p.m.

Embark on an exhilarating journey across the cosmos. Discover the breathtaking mysteries that twinkle just beyond our reach with one-on-one discussions with our astronomy experts. Fabulous for astronomers of all ages and skill levels! Tickets can be purchased online up until the start of the event. No walk-up tickets available.

Join us for an unforgettable night of stargazing

Guests sitting in Buhl Planetarium

Enjoy a custom Stars Over Pittsburgh 30-minute show highlighting the evening’s sky.

Guest looking at a plastic clear sphere with constellations

Engage in experiential learning with astronomy and space-based activities.

Children sitting in reclined seats smiling looking up at a screen

Extend your curiosity with Free Flow, curated time in the Planetarium exploring more of the universe.

credit ESA,NASA,JPL-Caltech

Sombrero Galaxy
Sombrero Galaxy

Explore our Fifth Floor and rooftop also known as Buhl Observatory weather-permitting (only open during SkyWatch and special events). Spot celestial marvels over Pittsburgh through professional telescopes like our Meade LX200ACF.

What does the night look like if it rains?

The event is rain or shine. The rooftop will close in the event of unsafe weather conditions at any point before or during the event.

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SkyWatch Session – May 24

  • Welcome warmer weather with a glimpse of the bright star Spica inside the constellation Virgo.
  • Spot the Sombrero galaxy 31.1 million light years away shining overhead!
  • Catch a glimpse of one of the brightest stars in our sky, Arcturus.

SkyWatch Session – June 14

  • Locate one of the brightest stars in our sky, Arcturus. It’s only 36.7 light years (215,745,557,363,816 miles) away from Earth!
  • Catch a glimpse of the Sombrero galaxy 31.1 million light years away shining overhead!
  • Spot the “Great Globular Cluster” in Hercules.

SkyWatch Session – June 28

  • Stand beneath the June Bootid meteor shower left behind by comet 7P/Pons-Winnecke!
  • Locate one of the brightest stars in our sky, Arcturus. It’s only 36.7 light years (215,745,557,363,816 miles) away from Earth!
  • Spot the “red planet” Mars.

SkyWatch Session – July 12

  • Catch a glimpse of the bright “heart of the scorpion”, Antares in the constellation of Scorpius.
  • Spot the “red planet” Mars.
  • Locate one of the brightest stars in our sky, Arcturus. It’s only 36.7 light years (215,745,557,363,816 miles) away from Earth!

SkyWatch Session – July 26

  • Stand beneath the α-Capricornid meteor shower, known for producing “fireballs”!
  • Spot the “Great Globular Cluster” in Hercules.
  • Catch a glimpse of the star forming region the “Lagoon Nebula”.