The Physics and Astronomy department at the College of Charleston is once again holding an open house at our facilities. Weather permitting, our 16-in telescope in the rooftop observatory and the observing deck with smaller telescopes will be open to the public.  We will also have fun activities and demonstrations for all ages in rooms on the first floor of the science building.    Enter the Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center (NOT the New Science Center on Calhoun St.) via the Coming Street entrance and check in with the Society of Physics Students host, who will direct you to the location of the indoor and outdoor activities.

This event is free and open to the public.  However if you plan to bring a large group (10 or more), or if you will need special accommodations, please let us know ahead of time by contacting (truec@cofc.edu, 843-953-2031).

Open-toed shoes are not permitted on the observing deck. Please keep in mind that it can be several degrees cooler and much windier on the roof than at ground level.

For further information and last-minute weather alerts, please refer to our website: www.cofc.edu/observatory.   We also have a Facebook page www.facebook.com/CofCObservatory.