The Sachtleben Observatory at Hastings College hosts free public astronomy presentations and night sky viewings two Saturdays per month, weather permitting, featuring four mid-size telescopes including 14-inch, 10-inch, and two 8-inch reflecting telescopes.

The observatory is located at 4725 S. Wabash Ave., Hastings, NE 68901.

Hours: Program times vary seasonally (around 7:30 PM in winter to 9:30 PM in summer). Call the StarLine at 402-461-7717 for weather updates and current schedule.