DETAILS

THINGS TO KNOW: • This is a free event for students, staff and the community. Not recommended for children under 6 years old. • Gates open at 8 p.m., no one will be admitted prior to 8 p.m. The program will start at 8:30 p.m. • The event will take place outside, and lighting is dimmed for night sky viewing, so please plan and dress accordingly. • Seating is limited. You are welcome to bring your own lawn or folding chairs. • Parking is FREE in Lot 14. • We encourage you to bring your own binoculars or telescope. • As well, the astronomy department and VCAS will have telescopes set up and available for public viewing, members of VCAS will be on hand to explain how to use the telescopes and guide viewers to points of interest in the night sky. • Please note, if the sky is cloudy, we will not be able to view the night sky through any of the telescopes. DIRECTIONS AND PARKING: From Hwy 118: -Head north on Collins Dr toward Campus Park Dr -Turn right onto Campus Park Dr -Continue straight onto Campus Rd -Turn right into Parking Lot 13 -Once in parking lot go to the left towards the Observatory. FREE PARKING IN LOT 14.