Reaching For The Stars: The Story of the Dudley Observatory

The Dudley Observatory is the nation's oldest independent organization supporting research and education in astronomy. It was incorporated in Albany by the New York State Legislature in 1852. Its first observatory was built in the 1850's in Arbor Hill, and possessed one of the most advanced telescopes of its time. The second observatory, built in the 1890's on South Lake Avenue in Albany, provided scientists with measurements of star positions of unprecedented accuracy, and three generations of Albany citizens with their first views of the heavens through a world class telescope. This exhibit celebrates the century-and-a-half long relationship between the Dudley Observatory and the city of Albany.

Exhibit runs January 10 through April 25 at the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center

ALBANY HERITAGE AREA VISITORS CENTER/ HENRY HUDSON PLANETARIUM

The Visitors Center and Henry Hudson Planetarium are located at 25 Quackenbush Square, at the intersection of Broadway and Clinton Avenue in downtown Albany - just off the I-787 ramp at the Clinton Avenue exit. At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right onto Broadway. The Visitors Center is located to your immediate right. Parking: Pass Quackenbush Square and take the first right (just past the gas station) onto Spencer Street. Follow Spencer Street to the end and follow the signs for Visitors Center Parking. To enter the building, follow the brick pedestrian walkway to the double glass doors on the side of the building.

GENERAL DIRECTIONS
From East and West on I-90:
I-90 to I-787 South to Exit 4B (Clinton Avenue). At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right onto Broadway. The Visitors Center is located to your immediate right.
From North:
Northway (I-87) South to I-90 East to I-787 South to Exit 4B (Clinton Avenue). At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right onto Broadway. The Visitors Center is located to your immediate right.
From West/ Thruway Exit 24:
I-90 East to I-787 South to Exit 4B (Clinton Avenue). At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right onto Broadway. The Visitors Center is located to your immediate right.
From South/ Thruway Exit 23:
Take I-787 North to Exit 4 (Downtown Albany). At the bottom of the exit ramp, follow signs for the Clinton Avenue. At the bottom of the Clinton Ave. exit ramp, turn right onto Broadway. The Visitors Center is located to your immediate right.