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!
Contact Us
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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Oakley Extras!
Oakley Basics
- IAU Observatory Code: 916
- Latitude: 39° 29° 2° North
- Longitude: 87° 18° 59° West
- Elevation: 178 m
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).
Dominic Ludovici, Director of the Oakley Observatory
Dr. Ludovici is an Assistant Professor of Physics and Optical Engineering and Director of the Oakley Observatory.
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.