Duke Teaching Observatory
Observatory
Why pick this one
Duke Teaching Observatory offers free public stargazing with 10-inch telescopes guided by Duke physicists.
Best for
- free public stargazing
- school astronomy outreach
- community organization visits
- hands-on astronomy instruction
- visiting observers bringing their own equipment
Look elsewhere if
- indoor astronomy activities
- guaranteed viewing regardless of weather
- accessible terrain without uneven outdoor walking
Specialties
- 10-inch telescope-guided stargazing
- astronomy instruction
- small-scale astronomy research
What makes them different
- Operates five Meade LX200 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes
- Free public viewing is offered roughly on alternate weekends when possible
- Open-house stargazing is guided by Duke physicists
- Nine powered piers allow visiting observers to set up their own equipment
- School groups and community organizations can arrange scheduled visits
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 5003-5123 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705
- Phone
- +19196602500
- Website
- http://www.phy.duke.edu/duke-teaching-observatory/
- yuriy.bomze@duke.edu
Services
- free public viewing
- school group visits
- community organization visits
- astronomical outreach
- scheduled observatory visits