directions to the Peter van de Kamp Observatory
We are holding our monthly public open house at the new observatory on the roof of the Science Center on the Swarthmore campus.
Here is a map showing the location of the Peter van de Kamp Observatory:
Note the public parking lot (#17 on the map) next to the Science Center, off of Whittier Place. It is easily accessed via the north entrance to campus, off of Elm Ave.
Once you have parked in the lot, you will see the side of the science center in front of you:
Walk along the left side of the building:
You should be able to see the telescope dome on the roof to your right:
Go in the door under the over-hang:
The stairs and elevator are on your left, just inside the entrance to the building:
Go up the stairs or elevator to the third floor. Go through room 393 (really the only room on the third floor) and out onto the roof. The door to the observatory will be on your right once you are on the roof.
General directions to campus are available on the College's website.
last modified: 17 July 2009