Explore with Us
From field trips and summer camps, to telescope nights, Meet the Astronomer evenings and concerts under the stars, we welcome you to discover Dyer Observatory.
A Tennessee Treasure
Crowning one of Nashville's tallest peaks, our telescopes have pointed toward the sky since 1953. We are surrounded by scenic Radnor Lake State Park and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Monthly Astro Calendar
Download the calendar every month to keep up with events and to take a look back at fascinating dates in aerospace and science history.
Now on YouTube
This talk takes a look at the many "science fictional" faces of Mars, starting with The War of the Worlds and ending with The Expanse; discussing how the way we look at this mirror is shaped by our scientific understanding of the planet, the society doing the looking, and the layers of stories we have already told.
Now on YouTube
Throughout much of human history, there was only one moon. Now we know of at least 600 (if we're counting dwarf planet and asteroid moons). Vanderbilt's Erika Grundstrom looks at some of the most fascinating worlds in the solar system, especially ones we could consider "ocean worlds," and investigates how we know what we know.
Bluebird on the Mountain Announcements
We have no special announcements at this time.
Please visit the Bluebird on the Mountain page for general information.
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Weather Conditions at Dyer
See real-time conditions at Dyer Observatory — both on Earth, and in space!
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Dyer's Library
Browse our library during ticketed events or set it up for a memorable event rental.
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Bluebird on the Mountain
Dyer Observatory partners with the famed Bluebird Cafe for a concert series that runs May through October.
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Summer Camps
Dyer holds summer camps for rising 5th-8th graders that feature hands-on activities.