United StatesCincinnati Observatory is the #82,849 most-subscribed YouTube channel worldwide and #17,985 in United States, with 610 subscribers and 13.1K total views across 111 videos.
Biography
The Cincinnati Observatory, known locally as Mt. Lookout Observatory, is located in Cincinnati, Ohio on top of Mount Lookout. It consists of two observatory buildings housing an 11-inch (28 cm) and 16 inch (41 cm) aperture refracting telescope. It is the oldest professional observatory in the United States. It was a key facility for astronomical research and education at the University of Cincinnati, which currently owns the observatory. It currently operates as a 19th-century observatory. There are regular viewings through both historical telescopes as well as tours and additional programs. The observatory also has an extensive outreach program, providing astronomical education for the Ohio/Kentucky/Indiana region.
Channel description
The birthplace of American astronomy, we pride ourselves on being the oldest public observatory in the Western Hemisphere. Our mission is to maintain the integrity and heritage of an historic 19th century observatory and to educate, engage, and inspire our community about astronomy and science. Whether coming in for a daytime tour and seeing solar flares and sunspots, or attending a nighttime program to view celestial objects, with each visit you are sure to glean new tidbits about our history and/or astronomy.
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Frequently asked
- How many subscribers does Cincinnati Observatory have?
- 610 subscribers — #82,849 worldwide, #17,985 in United States.
- When did Cincinnati Observatory start on YouTube?
- The channel was created in Mar 2020.