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Stay connected to what’s happening at Yerkes. From programs and events to new ideas taking shape, this is where we share the stories, updates, and thinking behind it all.
Photo collage of 2024 Yerkes research interns

Welcome 2024 Yerkes Research Interns!

Meet our 2024 research interns, digitizing Yerkes' glass plate collection and supporting outreach programs.
Rendering of the proposed Play/Space playground structure at Yerkes Observatory

Yerkes Observatory Announces Play/Space

Yerkes launches a crowdfunding campaign for Play/Space, a supernova-inspired accessible astronomy playground.
Interior of the Yerkes telescope dome illuminated in red light

Exploring the Night Sky Tour Dates

Tickets are available for our exclusive after-dark Exploring the Night Sky tour with the Great Refractor.
Total solar eclipse with visible corona

Solar Eclipse Open House

Watch the total solar eclipse livestream at Yerkes, with safe outdoor viewing and family activities included.
Speaker giving a presentation in the Yerkes Observatory library

Save the Date: Open House Schedule

Save the date for this year's themed Open Houses at Yerkes, featuring activities for the whole family.
Educators gathered for a presentation during a professional development workshop at Yerkes

Educator Professional Development Workshops

K-12 educators can join our summer workshop, learning to bring NGSS-inspired astronomy activities to class.
Poster for the Messier Marathon Open House at Yerkes Observatory

Messier Marathon Open House and Schedule of Events

Join our Messier Marathon Open House for telescopes, presentations, and food on Yerkes' South Lawn in March.
Aerial drone view of the Yerkes Observatory grounds in autumn

Our Latest Video Project

Our latest video project highlights where Yerkes Observatory has been, where it is, and where it's headed.
Yerkes Observatory dome at dusk

Summer Internship at Yerkes Observatory

Applications are open for the 2024 Yerkes undergraduate internship, working hands-on with historic telescopes.

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