Staff members will guide your students through the wonders of the heavens and answer their questions. We will take them out of the textbook and let them experience real astronomy with real telescopes. Lucile Miller Observatory has over twelve fine telescopes including the fourth largest telescope in North Carolina - a 25 inch Dobsonian. Waiting lines are short and the variety of objects to view are great. We also have access to digital and video imaging systems and a safe solar filters.
Older students can explore radio astronomy with our radio telescopes.
Only the actual observing with the telescopes demands a clear sky. We cannot operate if the school is closed due to snow. Depending of the availability of the observatory staff, star gazes and talks at your school may be possible.