KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Taylor Observatory will hold a public lecture and astronomical viewing on Saturday, Oct. 9.

From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. join observatory staffer John Zimmerman for “Telescopes: Tiny Windows on a Big Universe.”

Zimmerman will review telescope history, types, advantages and disadvantages.

The evening event includes a lecture, a planetarium show and telescope viewing.

The suggested donation is $3 per person.

The Taylor Observatory is located at 5725 Oak Hills Lane, Kelseyville.

For more information visit www.taylorobservatory.org or call 707-262-4121.