Mount Cuba
Astronomical Observatory
Upcoming Programs
(Click on the events tab to make reservations)
Program is FULL Public Night 8PM October 21, 2024 "Tales of the Night Sky"
Family Night 8PM November 1, 2024
Public Night 8PM November 4, 2024 "Cosmology Series 2"
Children's Program 7PM November 9, 2024 "Meteor Showers
Family Night 8PM November 15, 2024
Please register online or email for reservations. All reservations MUST be made by 1PM the day of the event.
Check out the video of the new telescope installation!
Current Astronomical Events
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Atlas Comet- We are currently not holding special viewing for the comet. How to view the comet. Those hoping to spot the comet should venture outside about an hour after sunset on a clear night and look to the west. The comet should be visible from both the northern and southern hemispheres. You may catch a glimpse before October 26th.
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Mini Moon or Asteroid 2024 PT5- This asteroid is only 33 feet long and 9 times farther away than our moon. It is too far to see with the naked eye. And only very large telescopes can view it.
UD OBservational Astronomy
Mt. Cuba Observatory and the University of Delaware collaborate to offer UD students an Introduction to Observational Astronomy. This class is hands-on, with the goal of introducing students to astronomical imaging, research, The class website can be found here.