A stone observatory with three domes sits in the foreground beneath a starry night sky featuring a crescent moon and the Milky Way.

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🔭&nbsp;LOOK UP! An Evening at the Allegheny Observatory 🌙✨ Forget Netflix. We&#39;ve got an entire universe to explore! 🚀 When was the last time you spent a Saturday night doing something that made you feel like a kid again? Something that sparked your curiosity, left you completely awestruck, and reminded you just how extraordinary the world around us really is? Well, we&#39;ve got just the thing. And this time, we&#39;re aiming a little higher. About a few million miles higher. 🌌 Join Teetotal Initiative for a very special after-dark edition of Everyday Adventures as we head to one of Pittsburgh&#39;s most fascinating (and perhaps most overlooked) historic treasures: the Allegheny Observatory! Tucked away among the trees of Riverview Park, this magnificent landmark has been gazing toward the heavens since 1859. And on Saturday, October 17, we&#39;re getting the chance to go behind the scenes and discover its secrets! ✨ What&#39;s in Store?For two unforgettable hours, we&#39;ll explore the observatory with a guided tour that takes us through its remarkable history, towering telescope domes, incredible instruments, and the discoveries that helped shape our understanding of the universe. We&#39;ll hear stories of the astronomers who spent their lives looking toward the stars, get an up-close look at some seriously impressive telescopes, and, if the skies are clear, we&#39;ll have the opportunity to do a little stargazing ourselves! 🔭 And if the clouds decide to crash our party? No problem! There are plenty of fascinating stories, science, and surprises waiting inside. Don&#39;t know the Big Dipper from the Big Mac? You&#39;re in exactly the right place. 🍔⭐ No astronomy experience required. No pop quizzes on the solar system. Just curiosity, a little adventure, and some great company. 🌟 The Details📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026🕖 7:00 PM&ndash;9:00 PM📍 Allegheny Observatory159 Riverview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214 🌙 A Few Things Before We Blast Off<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Dress for the weather! About half of our tour takes place inside the observatory&#39;s telescope domes, which are the same temperature as outdoors. October evenings can get chilly!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Stargazing depends on the skies. Clear weather means a chance to observe through the telescopes. Cloudy weather means even more fascinating history and science.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Accessibility: Only the observatory&#39;s main floor is wheelchair accessible.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Parking: Parking and directions can be found <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.observatory.pitt.edu/directions" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">here</a>.</li></ul>💫 Why We Do ThisAt Teetotal Initiative, we believe that sobriety should open doors to new experiences, not close them. We&#39;re a Pittsburgh-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to help individuals maintain sobriety by creating opportunities for connection, community, and belonging. Our Everyday Adventures series is all about getting out, trying something new, meeting people, and discovering just how much fun is waiting right outside our usual routines. No labels. No expectations. No need to explain your story. Whether you&#39;re in recovery, exploring a substance-free lifestyle, or simply looking for a genuinely great way to spend your Saturday evening, there&#39;s a place for you here.Because sometimes the best connections happen when we&#39;re all looking in the same direction. And sometimes, that direction is up. ✨ 🚀 Ready for Liftoff? Space is vast, but our group isn&#39;t! Advance registration is required, and spots are limited. Grab your spot, bring your curiosity, and prepare for an evening that&#39;s truly out of this world. The universe is calling. Let&#39;s Look Up! 🔭💙

🔭 LOOK UP! An Evening at the Allegheny Observatory 🌙✨ Forget Netflix. We've got an entire universe to explore! 🚀 When was the last time you spent a Saturday night doing something that made you feel like a kid again? Something that sparked your curiosity, left you completely awestruck, and reminded you just how extraordinary the world around us really is? Well, we've got just the thing. And this time, we're aiming a little higher. About a few million miles higher. 🌌 Join Teetotal Initiative for a very special after-dark edition of Everyday Adventures as we head to one of Pittsburgh's most fascinating (and perhaps most overlooked) historic treasures: the Allegheny Observatory! Tucked away among the trees of Riverview Park, this magnificent landmark has been gazing toward the heavens since 1859. And on Saturday, October 17, we're getting the chance to go behind the scenes and discover its secrets! ✨ What's in Store?For two unforgettable hours, we'll explore the observatory with a guided tour that takes us through its remarkable history, towering telescope domes, incredible instruments, and the discoveries that helped shape our understanding of the universe. We'll hear stories of the astronomers who spent their lives looking toward the stars, get an up-close look at some seriously impressive telescopes, and, if the skies are clear, we'll have the opportunity to do a little stargazing ourselves! 🔭 And if the clouds decide to crash our party? No problem! There are plenty of fascinating stories, science, and surprises waiting inside. Don't know the Big Dipper from the Big Mac? You're in exactly the right place. 🍔⭐ No astronomy experience required. No pop quizzes on the solar system. Just curiosity, a little adventure, and some great company. 🌟 The Details📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026🕖 7:00 PM–9:00 PM📍 Allegheny Observatory159 Riverview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214 🌙 A Few Things Before We Blast Off<ul><li>Dress for the weather! About half of our tour takes place inside the observatory's telescope domes, which are the same temperature as outdoors. October evenings can get chilly!</li><li>Stargazing depends on the skies. Clear weather means a chance to observe through the telescopes. Cloudy weather means even more fascinating history and science.</li><li>Accessibility: Only the observatory's main floor is wheelchair accessible.</li><li>Parking: Parking and directions can be found <a href="https://www.observatory.pitt.edu/directions" target="_blank">here</a>.</li></ul>💫 Why We Do ThisAt Teetotal Initiative, we believe that sobriety should open doors to new experiences, not close them. We're a Pittsburgh-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to help individuals maintain sobriety by creating opportunities for connection, community, and belonging. Our Everyday Adventures series is all about getting out, trying something new, meeting people, and discovering just how much fun is waiting right outside our usual routines. No labels. No expectations. No need to explain your story. Whether you're in recovery, exploring a substance-free lifestyle, or simply looking for a genuinely great way to spend your Saturday evening, there's a place for you here.Because sometimes the best connections happen when we're all looking in the same direction. And sometimes, that direction is up. ✨ 🚀 Ready for Liftoff? Space is vast, but our group isn't! Advance registration is required, and spots are limited. Grab your spot, bring your curiosity, and prepare for an evening that's truly out of this world. The universe is calling. Let's Look Up! 🔭💙