Undergraduate Academics
Angell Hall Facilities
Observatory
The observatory is located on the "6th" floor of Angell Hall. A 0.4-m (16 inch) telescope is housed in the main dome. Out on the roof-top observing deck are several piers for mounting up to 6 smaller, 8-inch schmidt-cassegrain telescopes. Additionally, there is a small radio telescope on the roof, which is accessed from a computer in one of the computer labs. The observatory is used for the undergraduate classes, training grad students, in-reach and outreach events and for public open houses.
Planetarium
The planetarium provides an excellent environment for learning about the night sky. With more than 7000 stars, it provides a fairly accurate representation of the night sky from anywhere on Earth. Additional projectors can show important lines to aid students in understanding the motions of the planets or astronomical coordinate systems. Most introductory classes spend several hours in the planetarium, and it acts as the classroom from astro 127. Additionally, it is used for out-reach and in-reach programs and for public open houses.
Classrooms and Labs
Most of our introductory courses and some mid-level undergraduate courses meet at least once a week for hands-on activities. Angell Hall includes classroom and lab space as well as two computer labs.
