Winfree Observatory Star Party

Name: Winfree Observatory Star Party
Start: 2024-12-07T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-07T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Winfree Observatory, Randolph College

Schedule

Sat Dec 07 2024 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Winfree Observatory, Randolph College | Lynchburg, VA

Join Randolph faculty and students as they open the Winfree Observatory to members of the campus community and the general public to view celestial objects.
Audience: All parties are open to the public.
Cost: Free!
Registration: Registration/tickets are not required.
What to expect: All activities will be held outdoors at the observatory facility. Our main telescope is currently not operational, but we typically have other equipment to view the skies, weather permitting. In the case heavy cloud cover, we may also have a presentation with a topic for discussion. The event will likely be cancelled in the case of inclement weather. Stairs are required to access the upper level of the facility, and the lower observatory lawn area is accessible.
Parking: the Observatory is at the back of the Bell parking lot on N. Princeton Cir. with ample parking. The facility and lawn area is just a short walk up the path hill from the lot.
The members of the Blue Ridge Astronomy Club regularly assist with the astronomy outreach events at the observatory by volunteering and bringing various astronomical equipment and telescopes. To find out more about our local astronomy club, visit their website: www.blueridgeastro.com