The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to the public.

The observatory is open Friday evenings, from 8:30 to 10:00, whenever UF classes are in session.

Please follow the links below to find out more information regarding the teaching observatory.

• What is the "public night"?
  
• Where is it located?
  
• Have any Questions?
  
• Check the Weather
  
• Check the Public Night Program Schedule
  

Questions? Need to Contact Us?

For more information you can contact us via e-mail at public@astro.ufl.edu

If you prefer to contact us over the phone, please call the Department of Astronomy Public Nights Program at (352) 392-2052, Ext. 229. Or you may call the main Astronomy Office at (352) 392-2052, Ext. 201 during regular UF business hours.

For general information about the Observatory's activities and future plans see The Teaching Observatory. Also be sure to read about the Observatory's facilities, history, and location. And don't forget to see our public night program schedule.