York College Observatory

Welcome to the
York College Observatory

Public Open Night
We offer monthly rain or shine meetings. If it's clear, we'll use the telescopes on our terrace,
but when cloudy we'll enjoy a topical lecture and/or activities.
- Last year's schedule
- Next meeting: Wed, Sept 19, 8:30pm.
- PON Flyer
- For information call 718-262-2082, or email
Observatory News
- 12/14/06 - YCO featured in Queens Chronicle
- 11/10/06 - YCO architects chosen
- 11/05/05 - YCO featured in Time Out NY Kids
- 10/28/05 - Celebrating Einstein
- 10/28/04 - Yet another lunar eclipse!
- 07/21/04 - YC Radio Telescope has first light.
- 11/11/03 - Another lunar eclipse (clear)!
- 09/10/03 - Mars mania.
- 09/13/03 - YCOOP Workshop #4 begins.
- 05/15/03 - Lunar eclipse (cloudy).
- 12/19/02 - 2002 PON drew over 120.
- 11/12/02 - YCO featured in Newsday.
- 10/02/02 - Big turnout for special lecture on killer asteroids.
- 10/01/02 - Posters of summer student work presented.
- 09/26/02 - YCO featured in local papers.
- 09/03/02 - Observatory site decided.
Research opportunities for students

Several projects are available for the academic year
(funding is also possible if qualified)

Department of Natural Sciences
York College , CUNY
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11451
(718) 262-2650, FAX 2652