Physics
Observatory
The CWU Observatory is located on a vibrationally isolated tower accessible from the roof of the Science II building and is operated by the Physics Department. The observatory provides research opportunities (PHYS 495) and hands-on training (PHYS 201) for undergraduate students, as well as observing experiences for the general public.
CWU Astronomy Club hosts 1-2 star parties per month that are open to the public. Contact physics@cwu.edu for more information.
Students interested in becoming involved in astronomy research should visit the Observatory Research page.
Latitude and Longitude:
47.0068° N, 120.5360° W
Altitude of observatory:
480 meters
Directions and parking information:
Parking lot H6 is the recommended parking lot to use for visiting Science II on weekends or after 4:30pm on weekdays. Most visits start at the Lydig Planetarium (indicated by a blue star on the map).
Research Telescope:
The ACE 0.6-meter telescope was installed on the roof of the Science II building in 2017. The telescope has an FLI 4240 Proline CCD and will eventually have a spectrograph.
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