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
APRIL 8, 2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
ECLIPSE 4k LIVE STREAM FROM THE UCA OBSERVATORY (2024-April-8, 12:30pm-3:15pm CDT)
2024 ECLIPSE GLASSES FOR ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AMERICAN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Eclipse Site
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 2024 Schedule: