The Astronomy Department hosts three weekly viewing nights
for the public while UT is in session.


** UT will not have a public viewing event for the May 20th partial solar eclipse. If you try to observe it from Austin, find a good place to view the western horizon at sunset. There is information for safe ways to observe the sun at the bottom of the Transit of Venus page. **

 

Viewing times change throughout the year, so please check this page or call 512-471-5007 for current times. Please call 512-232-4265 for weather cancellation information. (This line is updated approximately 30-45 minutes before the scheduled start time if the viewing is cancelled). No reservations are required and there is no charge for viewing. There is no age limit, although adult supervision is required at all times for young children.

If you are interested in bringing a small group of 10 or less, you may come to a public viewing night without prior arrangements. If you plan on bringing a group of more than 10, please notify Lara Eakins (512-471-1307) at least two weeks in advance to avoid having too many groups show up on the same evening.


To receive email announcements of special events and changes in times for public viewing on our campus telescopes, please sign up for our list at YahooGroups.

You can join through the web at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UT-Astronomy/

or by sending an email to: UT-Astronomy-subscribe@yahoogroups.com


Astronomy Outreach at UT Austin

University of Texas Astronomy Program

University of Texas Web Central

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