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Stargazing Open House at the Duke Teaching Observatory

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Sat, Feb 21, 2026

7 PM – 9 PM EST (GMT-5)

Duke Teaching Observatory

5003-5123 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705, United States

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Come join the Stargazing Devils Astronomy club and faculty from the Duke Department of Physics at the Duke Teaching Observatory for a guided tour of the most brilliant sights in the night sky. Expect to see stunning star clusters, constellations, planets, nebulae, galaxies, and more though our high-end Meade LX200 telescopes! This event is open to all.

Please check the live status of this event here, as weather may cause cancellations: https://physics.duke.edu/duke-teaching-observatory. This website also contains important driving and parking instructions. Contact Bashir Sbaiti (bs407@duke.edu) for details.

Sign-ups available here (FREE transportation for Duke students): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NceFeeNxconzFDNnfa9Q4imDYGdWCe6nU-RuHu1tQbk/edit?usp=sharing

Where

Duke Teaching Observatory

5003-5123 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705, United States

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