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Sperry Observatory is open to the public every Friday evening throughout the year. On many Fridays, we conduct an informal talk which is always followed by a viewing of celestial objects through the two large telescopes, weather permitting. Trained observers are on hand to operate this equipment and to answer your questions.
This service is provided to you free of charge, and we have lots of free parking. Of course, donations are always welcome.
Please be advised that this facility is an observatory and not a planetarium. The temperature inside the domes is the same as outdoors, and viewing of the sky is done in cramped quarters in almost total darkness. Such conditions may not be suitable for very young children.
On the 3rd Friday of each month from September through May, the club meets in the main auditorium on the UCC campus for a short business meeting followed by a talk by a guest lecturer.
At about 10 pm, after the general meeting, we all meet informally with the featured speaker at Sperry Observatory. Both main telescopes are operated and refreshments are served in the classroom. The public is invited to join us in this friendly atmosphere.
Who
older children and adults
