Observatory

DESCRIPTION:

The primary telescope of the UCA Observatory is a Meade 14-inch aperture LX200 telescope on a Paramount MX+ mount.
The observatory is used for faculty and student research projects and public observing nights.

LOCATION:

UCA Campus,  Lewis Science Center; Observatory entrance is in the front lobby.

Longitude= 92 degrees 27 minutes West  Latitude= 35 degrees 5 minutes North

 

PUBLIC NIGHTS

Come see the stars! The Public is invited to come view the night sky through the Meade 14-inch aperture LX200R telescope.  Stairs to the observatory are located in the front lobby of the Lewis Science Center.
**Observatory nights require clear nights**

Fall 2025 Schedule:

Wednesday September 10: 8:30pm to 10:30pm
Wednesday October 8:  7:30pm to 9:30pm
Wednesday November 12:  6:00pm to 8:00pm

Past Events:

 2023 October 14 Partial Solar Eclipse:   20231014Eclipse

OBSERVATIONAL TECHNIQUES CLASS

NGC 6946: 2024 FALL Blayne Griffin

M13: 2024 FALL Jackson Hill

M27: 2024 FALL Shawn Govitz