CIERA Dearborn Observatory Night

Attendees will hear the rich history of Northwestern’s Dearborn Observatory and view the sky through the telescope if the skies are clear. This event will take place from 8-9pm, but following the tour and viewing, folks are welcome to join CIERA for Astronomer Evenings on the 2nd floor of the Observatory for a brief science talk and Q&A with a CIERA scientist. How to Attend: Space is very limited, registration is required. This event will be held in person at the Dearborn Observatory, 2131 Tech Drive, Evanston IL, 60208. See directions and a campus map here. Registered attendees should arrive by 7:45pm to guarantee admission. AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. This event is part of the 2026 One Book, One Chicago season, exploring the book Orbital by Samatha Harvey.