Hours of Operation
The observatory is open to the general public on Mondays from 7 pm to 10 pm, except for university holidays and cloudy nights.
Status Tonight
- Weather cancellations will be posted day-of by midafternoon to the Observatory Status page of the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club
Location
Roof of Meier Hall, North Campus
Accessible from the elevator located at the rear of the building. Take elevator to floor "P" and follow signs.
Schedule FALL 2024
| Date | Top Target |
| 9/9/24 | Moon 37% illuminated |
| 9/16 | Moon 99% |
| 9/23 | Jupiter |
| 9/30 | Saturn |
| 10/7 | CLOSED |
| 10/14 | Comet C/2023 A3 |
| 10/21 | Silent Sky night! |
| 10/28 | CLOSED due to Halloween |
| 11/4 | Planets |
| 11/11 | CLOSED University Holiday |
| 11/18 | Moon 92% |
| 11/25 | Planets |
| 12/2 | Planets |
| 12/9 | Moon 65% |
| 12/16 | Moon 99% |
Notes
Occasional live streams can be viewed via the Collins Observatory YouTube Channel.
Learn about the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club.
Take me back to the Collins Observatory home page.
COVID-19 Safety
We are continually adapting our operations in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Check the university's latest COVID-19 guidance.
Contact
Luke Conlin, Collins Observatory Coordinator