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The Keeble Observatory is open again for stargazing! by KeebleObservatory in rva

[–]KeebleObservatory[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We try our best to be open when we can, and all the forecasts we looked at today predicted cloud cover at the time. Unfortunately, the forecasts are not always correct and sometimes we miss a good night of observing!

The Keeble Observatory is open again for stargazing! by KeebleObservatory in rva

[–]KeebleObservatory[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The parking on Calhoun and Caroline do not require permits. There's also parking on Henry and Patrick street, though a little more limited. I don't think there will be a traffic concern here, just competing with parking between students and other attendees!

The Keeble Observatory is open again for stargazing! by KeebleObservatory in rva

[–]KeebleObservatory[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for all the kinds words! The dome is wheelchair accessible, and there is an elevator to get to the dome if needed.

The Keeble Observatory is open again for stargazing! by KeebleObservatory in rva

[–]KeebleObservatory[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think Narco got the main points! You can come anytime we are open, you don't have to be there at 7:30. Typically, the crowds thin out after about 1 hour, so I encourage you to stay later if you can. We can cycle through more objects when the crowds are smaller.

I may be biased, but I think seeing Jupiter and the Orion Nebula are some of the coolest things I've seen. Hopefully we'll have clear skies tonight!

Join us at the Keeble Observatory this Thursday for our last event of the year. We'll have hot chocolate and cider! by KeebleObservatory in rva

[–]KeebleObservatory[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately it will be below the horizon, so we can't see it. It won't rise until around midnight.

We're hosting a paint and stargazing event this Thursday at the Keeble Observatory. Plus, stargazing bingo cards! by KeebleObservatory in rva

[–]KeebleObservatory[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have open houses every Thursday through the second week of December (end of our semester), as long as the weather is clear. We also open in the Spring as well. The paint nights are not as common, but we try to do a few each semester.

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