University of Virginia Astronomy Department

The deadline to apply for Go Explore the Universe has been extended! There are a few spots left so get your applications in soon!

We are excited to invite applications for the upcoming Go Explore the Universe Camp (GETU) hosted on grounds at UVA's McCormick Observatory from June 10th-12th, 2026. This free camp is open to middle-school age kids (currently in 6th-8th grade) and involves three full days of hands-on astronomy based activities. The initial application deadline is Friday, May 6th, but we will review applications on a rolling basis as space allows. If you have any questions, please reach out to the camp directors, Dr. Beatrice Kulterer (UVA), Dr. Allison Costa (NRAO) and Prof. Ilse Cleeves (UVA) at [email protected].
Website: [https://astronomy.as.virginia.edu/go-explore-universe]

We are excited to invite applications for the upcoming Go Explore the Universe Camp (GETU) hosted on grounds at UVA's McCormick Observatory from June 10th-12th, 2026. This free camp is open to middle-school age kids (currently in 6th-8th grade) and involves three full days of hands-on astronomy based activities. The initial application deadline is Friday, May 6th, but we will review applications on a rolling basis as space allows. If you have any questions, please reach out to the camp directors, Dr. Beatrice Kulterer (UVA), Dr. Allison Costa (NRAO) and Prof. Ilse Cleeves (UVA) at [email protected].
Website: [https://astronomy.as.virginia.edu/go-explore-universe]

Tonight at is the next Astronomy on Tap - Cville! We hope to see you there! Doors open at 5p, event starts at 7p.

Due to an ongoing power outage - we are cancelling tonight's public night.

Dec 5th Public Night at Leander McCormick Observatory is cancelled due to weather.

The next Astronomy On Tap Charlottesville is only a week away! Come to FIREFLY Charlottesville on Monday, Nov 3rd for a fun night of astronomy trivia and talk! This is a free family event, with food available for purchase.

Astronomy students travel the world to peer deep into space University of Virginia astronomy undergraduates focus on the shadows of asteroids and dwarf planets for their Earth-bound observations.