Discover Your Universe

The UTA Observatory is a 14 inch Meade Telescope on top of the Park Central Garage on campus. Open to the public for special viewing events, discover your universe!

Observing events are weather permitting.

Information on whether or not an event has been canceled due to weather will be posted here.

 

Upcoming Observing Events

International Observe the Moon Night

Join us at the UTA Observatory to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night! Unite with fellow Moon enthusiasts and curious people to look up and learn about Earth's only natural satellite.

The Moon will be at a first quarter ― a great phase for evening observing. A first-quarter Moon offers excellent viewing opportunities along the terminator (the line between night and day), where shadows enhance the Moon’s cratered landscape.

We will have our 16 inch observatory telescope available to look through as well as a few other smaller telescopes. However, feel free to bring your own, telescopes, binoculars, or camera to observe.

This event is free and open to the public, no need to register.

Saturday September 14th from 8:00-10:00pm

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Visiting the observatory

The UTA Observatory is open to the public for hands-on telescope viewing and events. Learn more about what to expect when visiting and where to park.

About the Observatory Information for Visitors