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See the Stars at the Â鶹ŮÀÉ Observatory

A telescope stands ready against a star-filled night sky, with a bright meteor streaking across the celestial expanse above silhouetted treetops. The scene captures an astronomical observation setup under deep blue and purple hues of twilight transitioning into darkness.

Looking for something to do Friday nights? How about visiting the James and Barbara Moore Observatory on the Â鶹ŮÀÉ Charlotte Campus?

Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or you’ve only ever seen the night sky through city lights, you’ll be amazed at what you see through the observatory dome’s telescope.Ìý

The time of year will determine what celestial objects will be present, so bring some chairs or a blanket, sit back, and take in the stars from the darkness of the Â鶹ŮÀÉ Charlotte Campus. You can also look through the small telescopes on the observatory deck or make your way up the ²ú³Ü¾±±ô»å¾±²Ô²µâ€™s spiral staircase and take a peek through the observatory’s large telescope to get an even closer look at the galaxy.

Observation sessions are held on the third Friday of each month and begin 30-45 minutes after dark, weather permitting, and additional sessions are often scheduled for special celestial events.

Schedule of Observatory Viewing Sessions for 2022-2023:

September 16, 2022Ìý

October 21, 2022Ìý

November 18, 2022Ìý

December 16, 2022Ìý

January 20, 2023Ìý

February 17, 2023Ìý

March 17, 2023Ìý

April 21, 2023Ìý

May 19, 2023Ìý

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Visit the Charlotte Observatory webpage for a full schedule.Ìý