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The Oakley Observatory is a resource for all Rose‑Hulman students, faculty, and staff. We also host Star Parties for the local community and welcome students from area K-12 schools. Read more below on how to reach us.
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Overview

Oakley Extras!

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Check out our Oakley Observatory Clear Sky Chart!

For a current astronomer's forecast, follow the link below. This chart shows when it will be cloudy or clear for up to two days. This is important information if you're hoping to look through a telescope!

Clear Sky Chart
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Oakley Basics

  • IAU Observatory Code: 916
  • Latitude: 39° 29° 2° North
  • Longitude: 87° 18° 59° West
  • Elevation: 178 m
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Oakley Webcam

We have a live web camera feed from inside the Oakley Observatory, which can be viewed by entering the login name of "public" and the password "Observatory" (case sensitive).

Oakley Webcam
Dr. Dominic Ludovici

Dominic Ludovici, Director of the Oakley Observatory

Dr. Ludovici is an Assistant Professor of Physics and Optical Engineering and Director of the Oakley Observatory. 

Meet Dr. Ludovici
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Contact Us

Oakley Observatory
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
5500 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47803 USA

Oakley Observatory
812-877-8127

Lynn Reeder Lab
812-872-6078

Contact Dr. Dominic Ludovici at 812-877-8982 or ludovici@rose-hulman.edu.

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