Public Viewing Nights

The Observatory s 20-inch, research-grade telescope is open to the public free of charge on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The focus of each session depends on observing conditions, so check this website often for details and updates. Viewing requires a clear sky, so the Observatory is closed on cloudy, rainy, and snowy nights. The observatory is open at 7 p.m. for three hours during the winter months and for two hours opening at 8 p.m. beginning in March.