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
  

What we do . . .

As our visitor, you get the chance to:

	Observe the Moon, planets, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and other astronomical objects through our 8-inch and 12-inch telescopes
	Use our electronic CCD imaging camera to record images of astronomical objects with our computer-controlled telescope, then view and digitally process your images—bring along a floppy disk and take your images home with you!
	View images and computer animations taken with the Hubble Space Telescope and other spacecraft as well as with major ground-based telescopes; check our slide presentations!!!
	Participate in Children's Demonstrations which reinforce an expert understanding of the astronomical objects you see in addition to other astronomical and physical phenomena
	Watch video tapes on space exploration and the latest planetary missions
	Get updated with the latest astronomical news and ask your own questions!
	Please note: Not all activities are available during every open house! If you need to know whether a particular activity will be available on a particular night, please contact us. Also check our Public Night Program Schedule
	Have special requirements? Want to arrange a program for a special group? Please contact us.