Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium

4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208 USA

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Opens Fri 8p

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“one of the largest public observatories in the world”

Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium has been serving Butler University students and the Indianapolis public for over 60 years. The observatory, one of the largest public observatories in the world, houses a 38-inch Cassegrain reflector in addition to a number of smaller telescopes. It is the ninth largest telescope East of the Mississippi River. The observatory can be visited during our regular public tours listed above or groups can schedule private tours at other times.

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Lisa M.

April 08, 2024

Came to see the solar eclipse and just happened to find out the observatory was hosting a viewing. We set up a little place on the lawn and the event was so fun with so many other people. Super... Read more

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Vikki D.

June 26, 2024

We visited the night before the total solar eclipse in April 2024. There was a presentation in the main planetarium and we got to speak to students about their preparation for the eclipse. Butler... Read more

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Tank G.

February 27, 2023

This is an amazing place for children and adults alike. Now I still have not mastered parking here on the Butler campus, but a guess when I park in one of the permit areas, my prayers have been... Read more

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