Public Astronomy Observation

Schedule

Sun Dec 08 2024 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

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: Jupiter is at opposition this evening and will appear big and bright in the night sky. Saturn, the Moon and Venus will also be visible as well as some of the brighter deep sky objects.
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 States

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