Contact Information
Brendan BrittonAsst. Professor of Astronomy
Tel: 401-825-2259
Fax: 401-825-2081
bbritton@ccri.edu
Physics Lab
Knight Campus
2nd Floor, main bldg.
Open House Schedule
During the Spring 2011 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.
Current Weather
Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory
Knight Campus, Warwick RI
[Satellite Map of Campus*] [Directions to Campus]
Website for the Margret Jacoby 16" Meade LX200R Reflecting Telescope.
Public Open Nights are held on clear Wednesday nights.
| Day | Dates | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday |
May 23 |
8:30PM-10:30PM |
CLOSED due to cloudy skies / low transparency. |
| Wednesday |
TBA
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| Wednesday | TBA | ||
| Wednesday |
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TBA |
† Please Note: The Observatory WILL NOT be opened during cloudy skies or inclement weather.
Helpful Links
- Warwick Clear Sky Chart
- Astronomy Courses - PDF file (see Available Courses for online version)
- Sky & Telescope Magazine
- Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD)
- Observatories & Planetariums in the Area
