There willbe a volunteer astronomer on duty to answer any questions you might have. You must wait in line with the dome open, so please dress appropriatley for weather conditions. There are no arrangements made for special showings. The Observatory is only open to the public on designated Wednesday evenings. There is no fee, no reservations are needed, and groups are welcome without advance notice.
Any age is invited - even young children enjoy the telescope.
Unfortunately, the Observatory is an old building and is not wheelchair accessible. The Observatory is located at 1401 Observatory Drive on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Parking is available on the street and you can enter through the back entrance. The telephone number is 262-4636. The UW Space Place at 1605 Park Street is operated by the Space Astronomy Laboratory and the Department of Astronomy and has activities for adults, children, civic groups, and teachers.