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Welcome to Wildcat Astronomy! We are so glad you are here!
Welcome to Wildcat Astronomy! We are so glad you are here!
The Davidson College Physics Department and Society of Physics Students are dedicated to sharing the wonders of physics and astronomy with the community. We host two on-campus astronomy community engagements events each year. We can also be found collaborating with schools and other local organizations to bring public astronomy programming to the Davidson area.
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Join us for Our next event!
Join us for Our next event!
Saturday, November 8, 2025 on the campus of Davidson College
Saturday, November 8, 2025 on the campus of Davidson College
Come explore the wonders of astronomy and the night sky with your family and friends by joining us for the 2025 edition of Davidson Space Day! As always, our events are FREE and open to the public! Space Day will consist of three exciting segments. The activity fair will feature interactive exhibits and games on Chambers Lawn from 3:00 - 5:30 pm. The exhibits will be followed by a public lecture in Tyler-Tallman Hall at 5:30 pm and stargazing on Chambers Lawn from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Feel free to stay to experience the entire event or spend just a short time exploring a few of the segments.
Come explore the wonders of astronomy and the night sky with your family and friends by joining us for the 2025 edition of Davidson Space Day! As always, our events are FREE and open to the public! Space Day will consist of three exciting segments. The activity fair will feature interactive exhibits and games on Chambers Lawn from 3:00 - 5:30 pm. The exhibits will be followed by a public lecture in Tyler-Tallman Hall at 5:30 pm and stargazing on Chambers Lawn from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Feel free to stay to experience the entire event or spend just a short time exploring a few of the segments.
In the case of inclement weather, the exhibits and activities will be moved to the first floor of the Watson Science Building. The public lecture will be held as planned. Due to the nature of astronomy, the stargazing session can only be held if the skies are clear. Updates to the event locations and/or schedule due to weather can be found at the top of this webpage on the date of the event. Please check back here before coming if the weather is questionable.
In the case of inclement weather, the exhibits and activities will be moved to the first floor of the Watson Science Building. The public lecture will be held as planned. Due to the nature of astronomy, the stargazing session can only be held if the skies are clear. Updates to the event locations and/or schedule due to weather can be found at the top of this webpage on the date of the event. Please check back here before coming if the weather is questionable.
Explore hands-on, interactive exhibits and games while learning about our Universe. Fun for all ages!
Tyler-Tallman Hall
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Our speaker will be NASA Solar System Ambassador Dr. Debra Lester. A title and abstract for the talk can be found here.
Chambers Lawn
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us on the lawn to take a tour of the night sky and view stars, planets, galaxies, and other celestial wonders through our telescopes!
Davidson College
405 N Main Street
Davidson, NC 28035
While friendly, leashed dogs are welcome on campus, we ask that you refrain from bringing your furry friend to our event unless they are a licensed service animal.
For visitors, on-campus parking is available in Baker Sports Complex off Baker Drive. Other public parking may be available on Main Street or Concord Road. Parking areas are labeled on the College's campus map.
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