MASTER PLAN: Did you know

. . . the UW Observatory has one of the oldest working telescopes in the West? While it is relatively small (six-inch diameter), it delivers superlative images of the moon, planets and other objects of interest that can be seen in the bright urban environment.

. . . the UW Observatory is not located in the Physics-Astronomy Building? It is located on the north edge of campus about 100 yards east of the Burke Museum. The observatory building was one of the first buildings on the present campus and is on the national register of buildings with historic significance. The observatory has become surrounded by mature bushes so it is difficult to find unless you approach it from the parking lot east of Memorial Way and south of Northeast 45th Street .

. . .the UW Observatory is open to the public at no charge, Monday and Thursday evenings for star gazing? No reservations are required unless you are bringing a large group, in which case please call 206-543-2888 a week in advance. Viewing times depend on the season; phone 206-543-0126 for latest information. A slide show is given if the weather is bad. ¶