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Washburn Observatory

Free Public Stargazing Night Sessions

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UW–Madison Department of Astronomy

UW-Madison Astronomy Department offers free public observing at Washburn Observatory on the first and third Wednesday of each month, and every Wednesday June through August.

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1401 Observatory Dr, Madison, WI 53706
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Aug 13, 2026
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