To develop scientific temper among students.
To ensure and encourage to become Amateur Astronomers.
Understand the features of different numbers of the solar system.
Understand the basic concepts of science used in astronomy..
Please call the department office at (205) 348-5050 to give us advance warning if you are bringing a large group, so we may plan accordingly.
Most on-campus sessions use the 16-inch research-grade reflector (installed in January 2005) in the dome on top of Gallalee Hall, located at the northeast corner of University Blvd. and Hackberry Drive. Our deep-sky observing sessions use the 16″ and (recently donated) 17″ telescopes located in Moundville Archaeological Park, or the 20-inch “Big Li.
During the fall football season, parking restrictions on campus go into effect on the evenings before home football games, including the Gallalee Hall parking lot. All vehicles must be out of that parking lot by 6 a.m. Saturday or they will be towed at their owners’ expense. Parking is particularly tight on homecoming weekend. Be prepared to park a.
Our schedule shows the dates for the scheduled Public Nights this semester, the starting times for the programs, and the speakers. Please check weather forecasts before planning your trip. Weather information specifically tailored to astronomical observing is available in the clear sky clock for Tuscaloosagenerated using forecasts from the Canadian.
During the pandemic under our limited schedule, Dr. Bill Keel worked with UA Astronomers and others to produce virtual public night videos that use the same telescope as our normal on-campus public nights.
