Celestial updates, special events, this month's sky chart, and more!
Dyer Observatory's astrograph telescope captured the Dumbbell Nebula, a glowing remnant of a dying star about 1,300 light-years away. Nicknamed the “Apple Core Nebula” for its shape, M27 shines brightly and can even be spotted with binoculars. Read More
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There’s Nothing Like Opera Under the Stars
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The Nashville Opera returned to Dyer for an evening of music under the stars. Guests enjoyed timeless works from opera to Broadway, and capped the night with views of the Moon through the historic Seyfert Telescope. Read More
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Download This Month's Astro Calendar
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Learn about the Antikythera Mechanism from two of the world's foremost experts, then explore the cosmos with Dyer Observatory's telescopes.
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Bluebird on the Mountain - Oct. 18
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See top songwriters of Bluebird Cafe fame play and tell the stories behind their hits. A few tickets are still available.
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Vanderbilt PhD candidate Bill Smith explores the groundbreaking first detection of gravitational waves, its Nashville connections, and how these cosmic ripples continue to reshape our understanding of the universe. Watch Now
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Pakistani Delegation Tours Dyer Observatory
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As part of Vanderbilt’s STEM-Powered Immersion Conference, visiting faculty from Pakistan toured Dyer Observatory with director Dr. Billy Teets. The group was treated to a stunning view of Saturn through the Seyfert Telescope. Read More
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Check out our sky chart for a guide to the night sky during the month of October.
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Special Lecture + Telescope viewing: Learn from two of the world's foremost experts. A few tickets are still available.
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Top songwriters of Bluebird Cafe fame play and tell the stories behind their hits. Tickets are sold out.
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Get ready to unravel the mysteries of the night sky. Tickets are sold out.
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Book your tickets for our second concert in October. A few tickets are still available.
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Meet astronomer David Weintraub and learn about the potential for life elsewhere in the universe. Tickets go on sale Sep. 30 at noon.
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Explore the universe through Dyer's historic telescope. Tickets go on sale Oct. 14 at noon.
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Wow Your Guests with an Event at Dyer
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Crowning one of Nashville’s tallest peaks, Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory offers park-like grounds, distinctive spaces, and celestial viewing—making us an exceptional venue for social and business events. Choose from the main observatory library or our large covered patio. Your rental fees help fund our outreach efforts.
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Make a Gift to Dyer Observatory
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The Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory is a nonprofit organization sustained by the generosity of the university community, friends and neighbors. Your gift will make a tremendous difference in our efforts to bring science and exploration to the next generation.
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