Membership at the
Neptune,
Saturn or
Jupiter levels has its privileges - including
monthly private viewings in which members receive
one-on-one star-gazing tips from Chabot's
astronomers. Become a Chabot member or renew your
membership now by
clicking here or by calling (510) 336-7398.
Daytime Telescope Viewing
On Saturday and Sunday afternoons come view the sun,
moon, or Venus through Chabot's telescopes. Free
with General Admission. (weather permitting)
>12pm - 5pm: Observatories Open
>1pm - 4pm: Observe the sun, moon or Venus
Click here for a
description of our daytime solar viewing offerings.
Chabot's
new 36" reflector, named Nellie, is housed in a
rolling roof observatory, allowing access to 180
degrees of sky. This modern, research-quality
telescope offers breathtaking views of the cosmos.
The impressive 20" telescope, named
Rachel, is the largest refractor in the western
United States regularly open to the public. Its
companion, the 8" Alvan Clark refractor, named Leah,
is the original 1883 instrument donated by founder
Anthony Chabot.
