It is located on the roof of the Earth and Space Sciences Building.

The dome contains a Meade 14" Maksutov–Cassegrain telescope and SBIG (SBIG-STL1001e) imaging equipment.

The observatory's imaging capabilities have been used to monitor variable stars.

On the first Friday of every month during the school year the department hosts "Astronomy Open Nights" during which a lecture is given, followed by observing if the weather permits.

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