Eastern observatory to have public tour, Saturn viewing

According to a press release from the physics department, Eastern’s observatory will have a viewing of the planet Saturn at 9 p.m. Friday.

The viewing is open to the public.

The observatory is located southwest of the Campus Pond.

Traffic may have to approach the parking lot from the south because Fourth Street is blocked by construction.

Visitors will get the chance to view Saturn with the observatory’s state-of-the-art, 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.

According to the press release, even if the sky is cloudy the observatory will be open for tours.

Those looking for more information can call the physics department can call 217-581-3220.