page_title: University of Puerto Rico at Humacao
section_title: UPRH Astronomical Observatory
hierarchical_section_title: University of Puerto Rico at Humacao / Student life / UPRH Astronomical Observatory
caption_attribution_description: English: The Astronomical Observatory of the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao.
context_page_description: The University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus is a public college in Humacao, Puerto Rico. It is part of the University of Puerto Rico. Its campus is home to the UPRH Astronomical Observatory and the college graduates more majors in chemistry, physics, and mathematics than any other higher education institution on the island.
  UPRH has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since 1965. The campus is also a member of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, American Council on Education, Council for Higher Education Accreditation, American Association for Hispanics in Higher Education, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, and the NYU Faculty Resource Network. The Águedo Mojica Marrero Library is a member of the Association of Colleges and Research Libraries. The Department of Counseling Services, Psychology and Social Work are accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services. Also, the UPR Humacao campus is a member of the National Collegiate Honors Council and of the Puerto Rico University Association of Honor Programs.
context_section_description: The Astronomical Observatory is in the Physics (Science) building on the campus. Donated by NASA to the UPR in the late 60's, the UPR Humacao Astronomical Observatory was founded in 1985 being a major island-wide resource in astronomy. The observatory also serves the Astronomical Society of Puerto Rico, school teachers, science fair students, radio and television stations. The sun and moon Eclipses are broadcast live from the observatory, making it one of the best known facilities in the University and the best attraction of the campus.
  Also, it is located on top of the fourth floor of the Science Building; and has a dark/storage room, computers room, and visitors room underneath. The UPR Humacao Astronomical Observatory is open to the entire University community and general public in the island free of any charges on most Thursday nights and the talks can be in Spanish, English or both (depending on the audience), always welcoming questions during the presentation.
caption: The Astronomical Observatory of the UPR Humacao.
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