Events Calendar

Tours and field trips
Arrange a visit for your group! People of all ages enjoy the unique features of the Nature Study Area, and the observatory is a wonderful teaching tool, not only for the college, but for local schools and community groups as well. 

Observatory Open Viewing Nights
The college hosts monthly open viewing nights for the public during the spring, summer and fall. The events are hosted by Tom McCague, retired associate professor and department chair of Biology at Moraine Valley. McCague, an amateur astronomer for more than 40 years, is the builder of the telescope, which is housed in a dome on the Nature Study Area's G. Jack Bradley Observation Deck. Because of the outdoor location of the telescope, observers are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather, and to bring binoculars if they have them. Viewings will be canceled in the event of inclement weather, such as clouds or rain.

Open Viewings are held at the G. Jack Bradley Memorial Observation Deck in the Nature Study Area. For more information about the telescope viewing, contact College and Community Relations at (708) 974-5375.

Open viewing dates in 2008 include:

• August 8, 8 p.m.
• September 19, 7 p.m.
• October 10, 6:30 p.m.