Public Astronomy Observation
Schedule
Sun Sep 08 2024 at 08:00 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1245 Lincoln Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901-4304, United States | Carbondale, IL
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Free public astronomy observation at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale, School of Physics and Applied Physics Astronomy Observation Deck, located on the roof of the Neckers building. Join SIU Physics and the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois for an evening of guided telescopic observations of the night sky.Visible this evening: The Moon will be a thin crescent this evening and will be setting just after the end of the observation. It will provide interesting views of the lunar surface which will be illumniated in part by direct sunlight and to a lesser amount by earth shine - light reflected off of the earth onto the lunar surface. Saturn is at opposition this week as well as Neptune making this the best time of the year to see these planets. Saturn will appear large with the rings mostly edge on with Neptune appearing as a small blue dot. One of the most difficult planets to see, Neptune is mostly indistinguishable from background stars.
Children accompanied by adults are welcome. Dress weather appropriate for this outdoor viewing. Please note that the observation deck is not handicap accessible and is only accessible via stairs. Note that while this is an outdoor activity, you may be in close proximity to people throughout the evening. Masks for this event are optional.
All observations are weather dependent. For more information, visit https://physics.siu.edu/events/astronomy.php.
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1245 Lincoln Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901-4304, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
