Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory

Looking for ways to make the most of summer in Nashville? ☀️

Dyer is always a great option! We have Public Star Parties, community collaborations and our Bluebird on the Mountain Concert series. There are so many great events happening in and around Nashville.

Vanderbilt Local recently published a guide highlighting great events happening across the city this season, from concerts and festivals to community gatherings and family experiences.

➡️ Explore the full guide: https://ow.ly/z78450ZfiIS

What a perspective. 🤯

This was our view of Venus moments before the Moon passed in front of it during last week's occultation.

The process behind the photo is also quite amazing!

Stay tuned—we will have more to share about this celestial disappearing act soon.

If you're looking for a meaningful way to spend Juneteenth, join the citywide celebration at Juneteenth615 in Centennial Park this evening! 🤩

The Dyer team will be there with telescopes and hands-on activities alongside many wonderful community partners.

We'd love to see you there!

Learn more about the celebration: https://ow.ly/50EP50Zc3nI

Summer arrives this Sunday! ☀️

That's right. The summer solstice is on Sunday and marks the moment when the Northern Hemisphere receives its maximum amount of daylight as Earth reaches a particular point in its orbit around the Sun.

Here in Middle Tennessee, we'll enjoy nearly 15 hours of daylight.

That means more time outside, later sunsets and a reminder to slow down and enjoy a few extra hours of summer.

How will you spend the longest day of the year?

It's almost time! 🎶

Tickets for the July 18 Bluebird on the Mountain concert go on sale tomorrow at noon.

➡️ Learn more and set yourself a reminder: https://ow.ly/t0xk50Zc2Y8

Dr. Billy had a clear shot of the Jupiter-Venus conjunction this week! 🤩

Fun fact: the planets look pretty close in the night sky, but they are actually separated by hundreds of millions of miles.

Has anyone else snapped any dazzling photos of the conjunction?

A new month means a new Sky Map. 🌌

Our free monthly guide to the night sky is here, highlighting the stars and constellations visible throughout June.

Happy stargazing!

Take a look and download yours: https://ow.ly/49gi50Z91av

Womp womp... once again the clouds have chosen to be the main character. ☁️

With heavy cloud coverage expected tonight, we're canceling this evening's event.

The good news? More Star Parties are on the calendar, and we're not giving up that easily.

See you soon!

Dyer Observatory is honored to be part of Juneteenth615 this year. ✨

Juneteenth615: The Freedom Exposition is Nashville’s citywide celebration of Black freedom, culture, creativity and community.

This year’s celebration takes place at Centennial Park, transforming the park into a living cultural experience filled with music, food, family, entrepreneurship, history and joy.

We'll be there alongside many other incredible organizations and community partners with our telescopes and hands-on activities.

Be sure to stop by and see us while you’re there!

➡️ Learn more and RSVP: https://ow.ly/RTFz50Z7kQN