Oakland, California
Chabot Space and Science Center is a hands-on science center located in the redwoods of the Oakland hills. It features planetariums and large telescopes.
Nellie, Leah, and Rachel are the center's three powerful telescopes open for public viewing.
Watch a planetarium show, participate in interactive science exhibits, and gaze at the stars through the telescopes.
Friday and Saturday evenings for free telescope viewing (weather permitting).
Admission fee for exhibits and shows. Telescope viewing is often free on weekends.
Cafe, gift shop, and classrooms. Parking is available.
Dress warmly for evening viewing as it gets cold in the hills.
Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is adjacent for hiking.