Seeing Double: The Observatory's Double Star Studies - Astronomy Class | Cincinnati Observatory

Tuesday, September 01, 2026

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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09/01/2026 07:00 PM 09/01/2026 08:30 PM America/Anguilla Seeing Double: The Observatory's Double Star Studies - Astronomy Class Presenter: Dr. Wes Ryle What looks like a single star to the naked eye often turns out to be two or more when examined with a telescope. These “double stars” have deep ties to the past research of the Cincinnati Observatory. Our founder, Ormsby Mitchel, is credited with the discovery of the prominent star Antares as a double. Learn about these cosmic pairs and the science behind their shared presence in the sky. Class level: Introductory - This class is recommended for guests of any background. Tickets: Non-members - $25/class Members - $20/class Student (with valid ID) - $10/class Image credit: Jaspal ChadhaEvent LinksTickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3783515-0Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3... Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/cincinnati/events/cincinnati-observatory/seeing-double-the-observatorys-double-star-studies-astronomy-class-702828?ref=uceaddevent Cincinnati Observatory, 3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati, OH, 45208

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Presenter: Dr. Wes Ryle What looks like a single star to the naked eye often turns out to be two or more when examined with a telescope. These “double stars” have deep ties to the past research of the Cincinnati Observatory. Our founder, Ormsby Mitchel, is credited with the discovery of the prominent star Antares as a double. Learn about these cosmic pairs and the science behind their shared presence in the sky. Class level: Introductory - This class is recommended for guests of any background. Tickets: Non-members - $25/class Members - $20/class Student (with valid ID) - $10/class Image credit: Jaspal Chadha

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