Public Observing
Join us on the roof of Palenske Hall and in our historical observatory in the Honors Building for star and planet viewing on selected nights and days this year.
The telescopes will be open to the campus community and the public for viewing celestial objects, weather permitting.
A viewing schedule for our 2013 events are listed below.
2013 Schedule
Grandparents' College:
- June 19: Public Observing, Palenske Roor, 10 pm - 11 pm (Rain date June 20)
- June 19: Public Observing, Brown Honors Building, 10 pm - 11 pm (Rain date June 20)
Homecoming:
- October 11: Public Observing, Brown Honors Building, Time TBD
- October 12: Solar Observing, Palenske Roof, 3:30 pm - 5 pm
International Observe the Moon Night, date and time TBD
The Alvan Clark telescope is located near the center of the Albion College Quadrangle. Palenske Hall is located within the Science Complex on East Michigan Avenue, just east of Hannah Street.
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