The Friends of the Observatory
- You can contact us via email at observatory-friends@illinois.edu
- Consider “liking” us at www.facebook.com/U.of.Illinois.Observatory
The Astronomical Society at the University of Illinois
- You can contact UIAS at uias@illinois.edu
- Follow us on Instagram @uiastrosociety
Arrange a visit
- Public Open Houses – During the school year the Observatory is typically open the second Friday evening of each month. Look at the ‘Visit‘ page for the current schedule.
- Private tours – you can contact the Astronomy Department astronomy@illinois.edu or the University of Illinois Astronomical Society uias@illinois.edu.
- Consider joining the Astronomical Society at the University of Illinois.
General Contact information for the Astronomy Department
General inquiry e-mail: astronomy@illinois.edu
Postal and Express Mail Address:
Department of Astronomy
1002 W. Green St.
Urbana, IL 61801-3074
Department Phone:(217) 333-3090 | Fax:(217) 244-7638