2006-2007 Events

Moon Occults Pleiades

Saturday, April 1, 2006
7:30pm-9:00pm
Hirsch Observatory, Jonsson-Rowland Science Center

On Saturday, April 1, 2006, The moon will occult (pass in front of) The Pleiades. If it is clear in the west, a special public observing session will be held to view this event.

GM Week - A Space Related Movie

Wednesday, March 28, 2007
7:00pm-11:00pm
Darrin Communication Center, room 318

Come see a space related movie. (Movie to be determined at the event)

Open Observatory Event

Dates: February 16-February 24, 2007
Times: ~7PM until everyone leaves or weather becomes uncooperative each night.
Information: A week-long event to increase interest in the observatory among the RPI community. For more information, see the Observatory events page.

Children's Night

Friday, April 20, 2007
7:00pm-10:00pm
Hirsch Observatory, Jonsson-Rowland Science Center roof

Public observing event for the young observer. (In case of inclement weather, events will be held on Saturday, April 21.)

GM Week - Solar Observing

Saturday, March 24, 2007
2:00pm-4:00pm
Student Union, Patio on 15th st. side? (look for signs). Weather permitting.

Safely view close-up images of our Sun.