Entry No. 32 — the Minneapolis file — filed under: observatory

Onan Observatory

Operated by the Minnesota Astronomical Society, this premier stargazing complex features the Onan and Sylvia A. Casby observatories, housing over a dozen high-powered telescopes. It offers public 'Star Parties' and the annual 'Camping with the Stars' weekend away from the city's light pollution.

The move: Drive out for an all-weather Saturday night Star Party, look through a massive Celestron C-14 telescope, and attend a multimedia astronomy presentation in their heated HotSpot Classroom.

📍 Norwood Young America
💸 $
⚡ Low-key
🌗 Outdoors

Where: 10775 County Rd 33, Norwood Young America, MN 55397

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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Further reading: mnastro.org · carvercountymn.gov

last checked: 2026-07-21