Oakley Observatory

Oakley Observatory, also called Rose-Hulman Observatory, is the teaching observatory of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana.

About Oakley Observatory

Operated by Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and carrying observatory code 916, Oakley Observatory serves as a hands-on teaching facility for the university's astronomy classes as well as student research and recreational observing.

Telescopes & research

The observatory houses eight permanently mounted telescopes. One is a six-inch refractor built by Clark and Sons in 1886; the rest are reflecting telescopes ranging from eight to twenty-two inches. Students and researchers at Oakley Observatory have discovered several minor planets, most notably a long list of finds credited to American astronomer Chris Wolfe.

Location & getting there

Oakley Observatory is on the Rose-Hulman campus in Terre Haute, Indiana, in North America. Use the map on this page for directions to campus.

Visiting Oakley Observatory

As a university teaching observatory, Oakley Observatory may host public events alongside its academic use; check Rose-Hulman's website for any scheduled open nights before visiting.

See your named star from here

With eight telescopes on hand, including a historic 1886 refractor, Oakley Observatory is well equipped for anyone curious about a star they have named through Star Register. Look up its position in the star catalogue.