Observatory

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  2026 Schedule:

OBSERVATIONAL TECHNIQUES CLASS

NGC 6946: 2024 FALL Blayne Griffin

M13: 2024 FALL Jackson Hill

M27: 2024 FALL Shawn Govitz