ABOUT

Built in 1917 and named after Estevan Antonio Fuertes, the observatory offers a glimpse into Cornell's rich history of astronomy. Explore its beautifully preserved dome and view the night sky through the 12-inch Irving Porter Church refractor telescope. 

DETAILS

Location: 224 Cradit Farm Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850

Contact: astrosociety@cornell.edu.

Price: Free

Hours: Fri, 8 p.m. until midnight (9 p.m. in the Spring)

Category: Family / Kids