Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory hosts a variety of astronomy events throughout the year including Telescope Nights, Meet the Astronomer Evenings and Public Star Parties.
Slow down, look up and experience the night sky from Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory. Explore the Observatory, connect with our astronomers and view celestial objects through Dyer’s telescopes.
These evenings follow an open-house format, so you may arrive and depart at any time. Telescope viewing is weather permitting, but astronomy activities will be available throughout the evening, rain or shine.
Age Recommendation: 8+
This is a ticketed event. Please visit our event calendar to learn more.
Tickets are available one month before each event at noon. Occasionally, more tickets are released a day or two before each event if weather and staffing allow. This is a clear or cloudy event, therefore there are no refunds or exchanges.
Go beyond the night sky with astronomers and experts who bring fascinating topics about our universe to life. Each evening features a lecture and Q&A, time to explore the observatory and, weather permitting, viewing through Dyer’s historic Seyfert Telescope.
Age Recommendation: 12+ unless otherwise noted.
This is a ticketed event. Please visit our event calendar to learn more.
Tickets are available approximately one month before each event. If an event is sold out, please sign up for the waitlist. We frequently release tickets if weather allows us to move to the large tented patio. Members of the waitlist are notified by email if tickets become available.
We’re bringing the night sky to you! In partnership with the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society (BSAS), Dyer Observatory hosts free public star parties at locations throughout the Nashville area one to two times each month.
Join us to look through telescopes, connect with local astronomers and experience the night sky together — right in your community.
All ages are welcome.
This event is free and open to the public. Registrations are highly encouraged. Visit our event calendar to learn more.