

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: McCormick Observatory Public Nights
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 at 09:00 pm – Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Visit the historical observatory to hear a presentation by an astronomer and look through the telescope!About this EventVisitors can view celestial objects through the historic 26-inch McCormick Refractor and other smaller telescopes (weather permitting), tour the Observatory, hear a presentation by an astronomer, and see the exhibits. All faculty, postdocs and graduate students participate through a rotating schedule, so visitors will hear a unique talk each visit!  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/76ea3990-1720-11f1-965e-5553f2ff6f23-rimg-w1109-h740-dcdcd8d8-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7723c020-1720-11f1-965e-5553f2ff6f23-rimg-w1111-h740-dcd0c7be-gmir.jpg Accessibility NoticePlease note that the Observatory is not ADA accessible. There are steps leading to the entrance of the building, and rooms throughout the building are separated by one or two steps. In addition, the restroom is located at the bottom of a set of stairs. If you have questions about this, please contact us directly.The dome room is a very large space where sounds can echo at high volumes, or words can be difficult to hear. The dome is moved by motors that can become loud. If someone in your group is hearing impaired or sensitive to loud noises, we suggest they come prepared with assistive devices.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/775c3540-1720-11f1-abd5-e70abe7c6535-rimg-w1200-h705-dc30332a-gmir.jpg ParkingFree onsite parking is available at the Observatory. There are four areas to park, either in gravel or in the grass. Please note, there is a private residence onsite. Please do not park in those spots. At the observatory, they are marked with "No Parking" signs.From your parking spot, walk around the curve to the front of the Observatory, where you will be greeted by our staff. Your registration will be checked upon entry.Other Items to NoteThe dome room of the observatory is NOT climate controlled. Whatever the temperature is outside will most likely be the temperature in the dome room.To limit light pollution in the area, there are no street lights along the road leading to the Observatory. Along with the trees, it might be difficult to see while driving.Full-time UVA students do not need to register for public nights, even if the event is sold out.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/mccormick-observatory-public-nights/100001267455506539
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  - Age Limit: all_ages
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Leander McCormick Observatory
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Charlottesville
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Leander McCormick Observatory
- **lat**: 38.0329765
- **long**: -78.5223966
- **full address**: Leander McCormick Observatory, 600 McCormick Road, Charlottesville, United States

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- **organizer**: UVA Department of Astronomy (https://allevents.in/org/uva-department-of-astronomy/18924541)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Leander McCormick Observatory, 600 McCormick Road, Charlottesville, United States
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  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** UVA Department of Astronomy
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- **Q**: What is the age limit of the event?
  - **A:** all_ages
- **Q**: What is the duration of the event?
  - **A:** 2 hours
- **Q**: What is the location of the event?
  - **A:** Leander McCormick Observatory
- **Q**: What is the languages of the event?
  - **A:** English
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about McCormick Observatory Public Nights ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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