Open House Schedule

During the Fall 2009 semester, the Observatory will be open every clear Wednesday from, 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.

Contact Information

Physics Lab
Knight Campus
2nd Floor, main bldg.
Tel: 401-825-2212
bbritton@ccri.edu

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Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory

Knight Campus, Warwick RI

[Satellite Map of Campus*] [Directions to Campus]

Assistant Professor of Astronomy, Brendan Britton with new 16" telescope.New Telescope

The Community College of Rhode Island unveiled a new 16-inch telescope during a free “First Light Party” in the Margaret Jacoby Observatory on the Knight Campus in Warwick on Wednesday, June 17, 2009.  Come to the next open house and check it out!


Fall 2009 Open House Schedule †
Month Time Notes
September -
Every Clear Wednesday		 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm  
October -
Every Clear Wednesday		 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm  
November -
Every Clear Wednesday		 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm Check "This Week's Sky at a Glance" at Sky & Telescope for some daily events in the changing sky.
December -
Every Clear Wednesday		 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm  
*Note location of observatory in top-left corner of satellite map of Knight Campus.  It's an easy, 2-minute walk from the main building.

† Please Note: The Observatory WILL NOT be opened under rainy skies or if the temperature is below 32 degrees as reported at 6 pm.

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