All reviews the big island light pollution weather conditions observatory stars. Flutist60 wrote a review Mar 2020. Roy, Washington 54 contributions 24 helpful votes. General Information. Every Wednesday night while OU is in session, the Physics and Astronomy department sponsors FREE public star parties on the roof of the Lin Hall observatory, which is located on the just south of the campus Bizzell Memorial Library.
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Every Wednesday night while OU is in session, the Physics and Astronomy department sponsors FREE public star parties on the roof of the Lin Hall observatory, which is located on the just south of the campus Bizzell Memorial Library. Look for the building with the silver dome on top. To reach the roof, enter the east stairwell and take the elevator to the 3rd floor.
Note: The new observatory is now wheelchair accessible.
A typical night could include a planet or two, binary stars, star clusters, or maybe one of the brighter nebulae. All ages are welcome, but we ask that younger children be under adult supervision at all times.
Viewing times change throughout the year, so please check this page for current observing times and weather cancellations. The final decision on weather cancellations will be made three hours before the scheduled start time at the latest. For the latest cloud predictions at the observatory, go to current weather or click on the clouds:
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We have obtained permission for visitors to park in the north Elm Ave parking garage next to the Carlett Music Center on star party evenings.