Event

Sunday, December 8, 6pm – 7:30pm 
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: Jupiter is at opposition this evening and will appear big and bright in the night sky.  Saturn, the Moon and Venus will also be visible as well as some of the brighter deep sky objects.
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.

 

SIUC Physcis Astronomy Observations

Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024

Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Central

Location: Neckers Astronomy Observation Deck
1245 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901

Information for Visitors

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Location Details

Neckers Astronomy Observation Deck
Located on the A-Wing (west) roof of the Neckers building on the SIU Carbondale Campus.

Notes:
The Neckers Observation Deck is located on the west, A-Wing roof of the Neckers Building on the SIU Carbondale Campus. Enter through the west doors from the parking lot in between Neckers and the Public Policy Institute. Follow signs up to the 4th floor, then up to the roof. This location is not handicap accessible at this time.