Spring 2016 Observing Schedule

Below is the observing schedule for the Spring 2016 term. Remember that observing can only happen if it’s clear, so make sure to check back here (or on Twitter: @StickneyObs) on the evening of observing. The nights for the Spring are:

  • Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7:30pm
  • Wednesday, March 16 at 2016, 8:00pm
  • Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 8:30pm
  • Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 8:30pm
  • Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 9:00pm
  • Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 9:00pm
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Observing to Resume in the Spring Term 2016

There will be no public observing over the winter field work term break. Observing will resume after the spring term starts. Check back here in late February for details of the Spring observing schedule.

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Observing Night for 12/02 Cancelled

It looks like the weather isn’t going to clear by tonight, so observing night has been cancelled.

This was our last public observing night of the term, but we were able to have several really great nights. Thanks for the great year, and keep your eyes out at the beginning of the Spring term for next term’s schedule!

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Observing night (10/7) cancelled

Sorry for the late notice, but it looks like clouds have rolled in. Observing night has been cancelled for the evening.

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Observing Night (09/09) Cancelled

I was hopeful that the storm wouldn’t actually come in, but obviously that was misguided. Observing night is cancelled for tonight. Here’s hoping for clear skies on October 7th!

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Fall 2015 Observing Night Schedule

Public observing has been scheduled for the Fall 2015 term. We will be open for observing:

  • Wednesday, September 9 at 8:00pm
  • Wednesday, October 7 at 7:30pm
  • Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00pm
  • Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00pm
  • Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00pm
  • Wednesday December 2 at 7:00pm

As always, public nights are free and open to the public. Public observing typically runs for approximately 1-1.5 hours, depending on the number of people who show up. Also, public observing is “weather permitting,” so please make sure to check back here or on twitter (@StickneyObs) after 5pm on the day of the observing to see if we will be able to observe that night.

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Fall 2015 Observing Schedule Coming Soon!

We are currently working on the schedule for Fall 2015 Public Observing. Check back here soon for the latest information!

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Observing Night (5/27) Cancelled

It looks like a storm’s coming in, so observing night tonight has been canceled.

This was the last public observing night of the term, so be sure to keep an eye out at the beginning of next term for the new schedule!

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Observing Night (4/22) Cancelled

Observing night for tonight has been cancelled due to weather. Our next night won’t be until May 14 at 9pm, hopefully we’ll see you all there!

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Observing night cancelled (04/09)

The clouds haven’t lifted this week, so observing has been cancelled for tonight. The next observing night will be on Wednesday, April 22 at 8:30pm

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