The Winter Sky

Join astronomer Dean Regas and explore the universe with this in-person program at the Cincinnati Observatory. This lecture will get you acquainted with the celestial objects of the night sky and leave you feeling confident to identify the stars, planets and constellations viewable during the Winter Season, no telescope necessary! Class will be followed-up with viewing through the historic Observatory telescope (weather permitting).

This program is suitable for all but recommended for ages 10 and older due to the extended amount of classroom time.

Advanced registration is required and space is limited so get your tickets today!

About our Astronomer: Dean Regas

Featured in the New York Times and Washington Post

Dean has been the Astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory since 2000. He is a renowned educator, author, national popularizer of astronomy and an expert in observational astronomy.

From 2010-2019 Dean was the co-host of the PBS program Star Gazers. He is the author of five books including "Facts From Space!" and "100 Things to See in the Night Sky". Dean is a Contributing Editor to Sky and Telescope Magazine and a contributor to Astronomy Magazine, where he won 2008 “Out-of-this-World” Award for astronomy education. Dean has written over 160 astronomy articles for the Cincinnati Enquirer, blogged for the Huffington Post and is regularly featured on television and radio. Dean is a frequent guest on National Public Radio’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow and NPR's Here & Now. He also hosts an astronomy podcast with Anna Hehman called "Looking Up!"

At the Cincinnati Observatory, he has developed his skills as a dynamic writer and public speaker who brings the complicated field of astronomy down to Earth for students of all ages.

Dean's book, "How to Teach Grown-Ups about Pluto" came out in May.

And look for Dean's newest book

"1000 FACTS ABOUT SPACE"

Coming December 6 from National Geographic

Host or Publisher The Cincinnati Observatory