Open House Schedule

During the Spring 2010 semester, the Observatory will be open every clear Wednesday, unless otherwise noted.

Please Note: The Observatory WILL NOT be opened under rainy skies or if the temperature is below 32 degrees as reported at 6 pm.

Contact Information

Brendan Britton
Asst. Professor of Astronomy
Tel: 401-825-2259
Fax: 401-825-2081
bbritton@ccri.edu

Physics Lab
Knight Campus
2nd Floor, main bldg.


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Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory

Knight Campus, Warwick RI

[Satellite Map of Campus*] [Directions to Campus]

Assistant Professor of Astronomy, Brendan Britton with new 16" telescope.New Telescope

The Community College of Rhode Island unveiled a new 16-inch telescope during a free “First Light Party” in the Margaret Jacoby Observatory on the Knight Campus in Warwick on Wednesday, June 17, 2009.  Come to the next open house and check it out!

Check "This Week's Sky at a Glance" at Sky & Telescope for some daily events in the changing sky.

Spring 2010 Open House Schedule †
Month Time Notes
January -
Every Clear Wednesday		 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm  
February -
Every Clear Wednesday		 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
March
Every Clear Wednesday		 NEW TIME:
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm		 3/17 Event is on!
Public Open Night is ON tonight

We have some beautiful weather, and some beautiful objects.

In the scope tonight will be Mars, Saturn, and The Orion Nebula, as well as a few other treats.

Please note, the Jacoby Observatory will be closed next week for Spring Break. We'll resume on 3/31, 7-10 p.m.
April -
Every Clear Wednesday		 TBA Check "This Week's Sky at a Glance" at Sky & Telescope for some daily events in the changing sky.
May -
Every Clear Wednesday		 TBA  
*Note location of observatory in top-left corner of satellite map of Knight Campus.  It's an easy, 2-minute walk from the main building.

† Please Note: The Observatory WILL NOT be opened under rainy skies or if the temperature is below 32 degrees as reported at 6 pm.

Warwick Clear Sky Clock
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