Illinois Tech Astronomy Club

The Astronomy Club is a student organization at Illinois Tech in Chicago. Our mission is to promote fellowship and the understanding of the universe.

04/10/2019

CfA Plays Central Role In Capturing Landmark Black Hole Image The first image of a black hole ever taken is being released today. This monumental achievement was made possible, in part, by key leadership and funding from the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA).

11/16/2018

Hello everyone,

Unfortunately due to the overcast sky, we will be cancelling the star party. Thank you all for your interest, and hopefully the weather cooperates for our next event(s)!

11/16/2018

Hello everyone,

This is a reminder that our final star party will be TOMORROW, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Ed Glancy Field (weather permitting).

However, the current forecast does not look promising. If the weather does not cooperate tomorrow, we will send out an announcement of cancellation. Otherwise, please come enjoy a night out with some telescopes and the night sky! (And make sure to dress warm).

11/13/2018

Weather permitting, we will be having our last star party (observing event) of the semester this Friday (November 16th)! It will start at 6:00 P.M. next to the Ed Glancy Field. Feel free to stop by and look at what the night sky has to offer, as we'll be setting up a few telescopes for anyone interested.

11/08/2018

Come join us tomorrow (Friday, Nov 9th) from 1:00-1:30 P.M. in PS 116 for our first general body meeting! We will be discussing what the club is about, when our next observing event is, and what our plans are for the future.

11/03/2018

The King is Dead, Long Live the King!

The Kepler Space Telescope is dead Goodbye, Kepler

09/25/2018

A collection of photos from our past star parties. At least once a month we set up our own telescopes and invite anyone to stop by and observe what the night sky has to offer. Bringing your own telescope is always welcome!