Astronomical Viewing: Sola Fide Observatory
On select Saturdays from April - September, the observatory will be open for free public viewing. *This event is weather dependent. If it is raining or cloudy it will be cancelled.* This is a free program and open to anyone. 2024 season viewing nightsAPRIL
27th - 9-11pm: Deep Space Viewing MAY 4th - 9-11pm: Deep Space Viewing 11th - 9-11pm: Moon Viewing JUNE 1st - 9:30-11pm: Deep Space Viewing 15th - 9:30-11pm: Moon Viewing JULY 13th - 9:30-11pm: Moon Viewing 27th - 9:30-11pm: Deep Space Viewing AUGUST 17th - 9-11pm: Moon Viewing 24th - 9-11pm: Deep Space Viewing SEPTEMBER 14th - 8-11pm: Statewide Star Party - Moon Viewing 28th - 9-11pm: Deep Space Viewing |
DirectionsAddress: 53670 180 St, Austin, MN 55912
Directions: From I-90, take Highway 218 south for 2.5 miles. Turn right (west) onto County Road 28 and drive 1 mile until you reach a stop sign. Turn left (south) onto County Road 29 and drive 1.5 miles. Turn right (west) onto 180th Street and drive 1/4 mile. The Observatory driveway will be on your right. Click here for Google Maps directions. |