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.

Reviewed by
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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Mariam W.

December 30, 2023

Did a private tour for our wedding anniversary. It was just us and our three and one year old. We watched a movie in the planetarium and went up to see the telescope. Didn't get a look at stars... Read more

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Cher D.

February 20, 2024

I have lived in Indianapolis for the majority of my life and had never come to Holcomb Observatory. It was for sure an amazing experience for the books. We arrived after 9pm, I was concerned that... Read more

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