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**
Spring 2025 Schedule:
Past Events:
APRIL 8, 2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
ECLIPSE 4k VIDEO FROM THE UCA OBSERVATORY (2024-April-8, 12:30pm-3:15pm CDT)
OBSERVATIONAL TECHNIQUES CLASS