Best Stargazing

Dyer Observatory is a fully functioning research facility operated by Vanderbilt University, but its equipment isn’t just for professionals. The entire property is regularly made available to the public during interactive demonstrations throughout the year. Monthly open houses offer a free chance to see the location in the daylight, and Dyer’s Telescope Nights provide an intimate opportunity to use state-of-the-art telescopes with the help of crash courses provided by Dyer astronomers. If you’re looking for a quick escape from the city lights, then Dyer Observatory is the host with the, erm, cosmos-t. MATT FOX

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