Sunday, August 18, 9 – 10:30pm

Free public astronomy observation at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale, School of Physics and Applied Physics Astronomy Observation Deck, located on the roof of the Neckers building. Join SIU Physics and the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois for an evening of guided telescopic observations of the night sky.

Visible this evening: The Moon will be full this evening providing views of the lunar surface, but illuminating the sky making dim objects difficult to see. Saturn rises just before 9pm this evening and will be visible shortly after the start of the observation throughout the evening. A few deep sky objects such as M13 (Hercules Cluster), M57 (Ring Nebula) will be directly overhead and visible through larger telescopes with clear conditions.

Children accompanied by adults are welcome. Dress weather appropriate for this outdoor viewing. Please note that the observation deck is not handicap accessible and is only accessible via stairs. Note that while this is an outdoor activity, you may be in close proximity to people throughout the evening. Masks for this event are optional.