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The physics discipline and Physics Student Club conduct frequent public telescope viewings, and additionally for astronomical events of interest. Please note that the weather conditions can influence observing. Check back here about two hours before your visit for updated information. Start times vary with sunset times.
If you are interested in visiting with a group, please contact the physics faculty at the University of Minnesota Morris, for example Sylke Boyd ( sboyd@morris.umn.edu).
Thursday, July 16, 10:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.: Deep Summer Sky
Thursday, July 16, 10:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.: Deep Summer Sky
Weather Alternative: Friday, July 17, same time
(This was originally scheduled for Monday 7-13)
A moonless night, the summer triangle in the zenith, several nice double star systems in view (like alpha Capricorni), Sagittarius bringing the view toward the center of the Milkyway up into the sky again? We can make this work if the atmopshere let's us do that!
As always, please check here before heading out if any weather adjustments became necessary.
Monday, August 10, 9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.: Venus and the Tea Pot
Monday, August 10, 9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.: Venus and the Tea Pot
Weather Alternative: Tuesday, August 11, same time
Another moonless night, with Venus at a 51% phase. If the view to the south is clear and unobstructed, we may explore the objects of the tea pot region, around Kaus Australis. Otherwise, we turn to the northeast, and welcome Cassiopeia and Andromeda back into our sky.
As always, please check here before heading out if any weather adjustments became necessary.
More Open Observatory nights will be available throughout late summer and fall.
More Open Observatory nights will be available throughout late summer and fall.
Please check back later for the schedule.
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