Sunday, March 26, 2023. 8:30pm-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, Mars as well as deep sky objects such as the Great Orion Nebula. The Moon’s phase will be at 31% this evening, providing excellent viewing of the Moon due to high contrast of shadows cast across the Moon’s features.
*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.
All observations are weather dependent. For more information, visit https://physics.siu.edu/events/astronomy.php.
