Today in 1843, former president John Quincy Adams joined thousands to dedicate a public observatory in Cincinnati, a building known as "the birthplace of American astronomy." Plus: this month would be a good time to get out a telescope, cause there's lots happening in the night sky.
How Cincinnati became the 'Birthplace of American Astronomy' (Cincinnati Enquirer)
See Meteor Showers, a Lunar Eclipse & Bright Planets Throughout November (Thrillist)
