The Ring Nebula Images of the summer objects M57 and M13 taken using the 38-inch Cassegrain telescope.  The Orion Nebula

Our current program highlights The Secrets of Saturn. The Planetarium show begins at 8:15 PM rain or shine.   After the planetarium show visitors will have an opportunity to view through Indiana’s largest telescope weather permitting from 9:15 P.M. – 10:15 P.M.  Objects that may be viewed include Ring Nebula, Saturn, Venus, assorted stars clusters, and perhaps the Moon. The planetarium presentation costs $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children, students and seniors. Viewing through the telescope is always free, weather permitting. To schedule a private tour for a group of 15 or more in the upcoming months, please call (317) 940-8333. Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium is located on the north end of the Butler University campus and can be reached by heading west on 46th Street from Meridian Street.

Click on each image for a viewing guide. Jupiter Saturn . Mars Click on each planet to get a viewing guide. Other images can be found at:  Holcomb Observatory Images.

Last updated 5/21/08