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

APRIL 8, 2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE

ECLIPSE 4k LIVE STREAM FROM THE UCA OBSERVATORY (2024-April-8, 12:30pm-3:15pm CDT)

ECLIPSE RELATED EVENTS at UCA

CONWAY SOLAR ECLIPSE GUIDE

2024 ECLIPSE GLASSES FOR ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

NASA 2024 Eclipse Site

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:

*January 23, 6:00pm-8:00pm (Canceled due to weather)
*February 20, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Sucessfull)
*March 26, 8:00pm-10:00pm
*April 23, 8:30pm-10:30pm
Past Events:
 2023 October 14 Partial Solar Eclipse:   20231014Eclipse