Public Viewing
Most CLEAR Friday and Saturday nights 8:00pm to 10:00pm. (Always call ahead to confirm.)
Everyone is Welcome
Friday evenings feature amateur astronomer Bill Shackelford as your host.
If the sky is clear and the temperature is above +10°F, volunteers
will open the observatory for public viewing.
During public hours, the operator will offer a variety of views possibly including the Moon, planets that are currently visible, and deep space objects of beauty and interest. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a look at the heavens through the eyepiece of the antique Alvan Clark 8-inch refractor telescope.
Call ahead after 7pm to check on the status of the observatory for the evening - 581-1341. A recording is up-dated an hour prior to opening the observatory if there will be observing that evening.
Call 581-1348 and press 1 during the first greeting to hear the observing plan for the evening. If it has not been up-dated this evening, the facility may not be opening.
Schedule variations and weather both can interfere with public hours.
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