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Night Sky Observation

Date and time

Nov 05, 2026 at 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. CST

Location

Vollink Family Observatory, 1439 Show Me Drive,, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701

Category

Academic Events

Join us at the Vollink Family Observatory for an evening of night sky observation.

Visitors will have the opportunity to observe celestial objects through telescopes, weather permitting. 

The observatory will open at 6:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 

Visitor Information 

  • The observatory is located on Show Me Drive, near the Show Me Center. 
  • Observing activities are dependent on suitable weather conditions. Weather-related cancellations will be announced on the Department of Chemistry and Physics Facebook page.