Want to know the name of that star? How do you find constellations like Orion, Gemini, and Taurus? When can you see the planets? In this family-friendly presentation based on his book of the same name, astronomer Dean Regas will demonstrate the basic tips and tricks to identifying stars, constellations, planets, and more in the night sky. You'll soon be on your way to finding 100 Things in the Night Sky.

This event is part of the Observatory's Saturday open house programming. Join us 12-11 pm and tour the historic building, view our exhibits, and participate in hands-on astronomy activities. And if weather permits, you'll be able to view the sun with our solar telescope and the night sky with historic and modern telescopes. Families welcome, admission is always free, and registration is not required.

Dean Regas is a renowned public speaker, author, educator, national popularizer of astronomy, and an expert in observational astronomy. He served as the astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory from 2000-2023 and was the astronomer in residence at the Grand Canyon in 2021. He is the author of seven books including “All About Orion,” “100 Things to See in the Night Sky” and “How to Teach Grown-Ups About Pluto.” From 2010-2019 he was the co-host of the PBS program Star Gazers, and he has contributed to Astronomy Magazine, Sky and Telescope Magazine, Farmer's Almanac, USAToday, Science Friday and Here & Now. He is also the host of a popular astronomy podcast "Looking Up with Dean Regas."