# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Public Astronomy Observation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Free public astronomy observation at the SIU Carbondale School of Physics and Applied Physics Astronomy Observation Deck, located on the roof of the Neckers building at 1245 Lincoln Drive. Join SIU Physics and the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois for an evening of guided telescopic observations of the night sky.

Significant objects visible this evening: The Moon will bright at 80% phase this evening with Jupiter and its 4 Galilean moons are visible for the entire observation.  Venus (89% phase) will be visible at the start of the observation only.  Other visible objects include the Hercules Globular Cluster, M13.

Children accompanied by adults are welcome.  Please note that the observation deck is not handicap accessible and is only accessible via stairs. Note that while this is an outdoor activity, you may be in close proximity to people throughout the evening. Masks for this event are optional.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/public-astronomy-observation/200029340984356
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 331

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Carbondale
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1245 Lincoln Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901-4304, United States
- **lat**: 37.71042
- **long**: -89.21796
- **full address**: 1245 Lincoln Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901-4304, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Public Astronomy Observation
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Public Astronomy Observation being held?
  - **A:** Public Astronomy Observation takes place on Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm at 1245 Lincoln Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901-4304, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Public Astronomy Observation?
  - **A:** Public Astronomy Observation is organized by Physics SIUC.

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