Keeble Observatory
@keebleobservatory.bsky.social
Astronomical observatory located on campus at Randolph-Macon College.
Observing the heavens from the center of the universe!
⭐️ OPEN Thursdays 7:30 - 9:30 PM!🔭
304 Caroline St, Ashland, Virginia 23005
Observing the heavens from the center of the universe!
⭐️ OPEN Thursdays 7:30 - 9:30 PM!🔭
304 Caroline St, Ashland, Virginia 23005
On Thursday the 11th from 7:30-9:30PM we will host the last viewing of the year! And, to celebrate we will be providing free hot chocolate and apple cider!
We are also still running bingo, so come get a bingo card and get your board stamped by one of our wonderful student workers to win a prize!
We are also still running bingo, so come get a bingo card and get your board stamped by one of our wonderful student workers to win a prize!
December 8, 2025 at 10:23 PM
On Thursday the 11th from 7:30-9:30PM we will host the last viewing of the year! And, to celebrate we will be providing free hot chocolate and apple cider!
We are also still running bingo, so come get a bingo card and get your board stamped by one of our wonderful student workers to win a prize!
We are also still running bingo, so come get a bingo card and get your board stamped by one of our wonderful student workers to win a prize!
Sadly, we have decided close again today as it is too cloudy :(
But we hope to see you soon!
But we hope to see you soon!
December 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Sadly, we have decided close again today as it is too cloudy :(
But we hope to see you soon!
But we hope to see you soon!
This week we will be closed for thanksgiving break, we hope you all have a lovely break and hope to see you all again soon!!!
November 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This week we will be closed for thanksgiving break, we hope you all have a lovely break and hope to see you all again soon!!!
Sadly, we have decided close today as it is too cloudy :(
But we hope to see you soon!
But we hope to see you soon!
November 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Sadly, we have decided close today as it is too cloudy :(
But we hope to see you soon!
But we hope to see you soon!
Unfortunately we will not be able to open tonight. We hope to see you next week instead!
November 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Unfortunately we will not be able to open tonight. We hope to see you next week instead!
Keeble has just got a brand-new logo make over so come on down and grab a sticker to celebrate.
We are open from 7:30-9:30 tonight!!! Furthermore, we are still running bingo, so come get a bingo card and get your board stamped by one of our wonderful student workers to win a prize!!!
We are open from 7:30-9:30 tonight!!! Furthermore, we are still running bingo, so come get a bingo card and get your board stamped by one of our wonderful student workers to win a prize!!!
November 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Keeble has just got a brand-new logo make over so come on down and grab a sticker to celebrate.
We are open from 7:30-9:30 tonight!!! Furthermore, we are still running bingo, so come get a bingo card and get your board stamped by one of our wonderful student workers to win a prize!!!
We are open from 7:30-9:30 tonight!!! Furthermore, we are still running bingo, so come get a bingo card and get your board stamped by one of our wonderful student workers to win a prize!!!
We are open from 7:30-9:30 tonight!! On the ground below Keeble, we will have our costume contest, judged at 8:30, trick or treat candy, and some outdoor games.
The observatory will be open (come early to observe the comet Lemmon!). Bingo is continuing, so grab a bingo card to win a prize.
The observatory will be open (come early to observe the comet Lemmon!). Bingo is continuing, so grab a bingo card to win a prize.
October 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We are open from 7:30-9:30 tonight!! On the ground below Keeble, we will have our costume contest, judged at 8:30, trick or treat candy, and some outdoor games.
The observatory will be open (come early to observe the comet Lemmon!). Bingo is continuing, so grab a bingo card to win a prize.
The observatory will be open (come early to observe the comet Lemmon!). Bingo is continuing, so grab a bingo card to win a prize.
One small step for man, one giant leap towards Keeble! This Thursday is Halloween at the observatory, so come dressed up for some out of this world fun!
This event is weather dependent, so remember to check this account day of to make sure we are open.
This event is weather dependent, so remember to check this account day of to make sure we are open.
October 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
One small step for man, one giant leap towards Keeble! This Thursday is Halloween at the observatory, so come dressed up for some out of this world fun!
This event is weather dependent, so remember to check this account day of to make sure we are open.
This event is weather dependent, so remember to check this account day of to make sure we are open.
we will be open from 7:30 - 9:30 PM. If you're planning to see comets Lemmon & SWAN, try and come visit us early.
Side note, we are still running bingo, so come get a bingo card and get your board stamped by one of our wonderful student workers to win a prize!!!
Side note, we are still running bingo, so come get a bingo card and get your board stamped by one of our wonderful student workers to win a prize!!!
October 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
we will be open from 7:30 - 9:30 PM. If you're planning to see comets Lemmon & SWAN, try and come visit us early.
Side note, we are still running bingo, so come get a bingo card and get your board stamped by one of our wonderful student workers to win a prize!!!
Side note, we are still running bingo, so come get a bingo card and get your board stamped by one of our wonderful student workers to win a prize!!!
🎇Tomorrow we will be able to see the comets Lemmon & SWAN🎇. So, come on down to Keeble Observatory from 7:30 - 9:30 PM!!!
Side note, we are still running bingo, so come get a bingo card and get your board stamped by one of our wonderful student workers to win a prize!!!
Side note, we are still running bingo, so come get a bingo card and get your board stamped by one of our wonderful student workers to win a prize!!!
October 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🎇Tomorrow we will be able to see the comets Lemmon & SWAN🎇. So, come on down to Keeble Observatory from 7:30 - 9:30 PM!!!
Side note, we are still running bingo, so come get a bingo card and get your board stamped by one of our wonderful student workers to win a prize!!!
Side note, we are still running bingo, so come get a bingo card and get your board stamped by one of our wonderful student workers to win a prize!!!
Thank you to everyone who showed up at paint night!!! We hope you come back soon!!!
Also keep an eye out for our update later this week!
Also keep an eye out for our update later this week!
October 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Thank you to everyone who showed up at paint night!!! We hope you come back soon!!!
Also keep an eye out for our update later this week!
Also keep an eye out for our update later this week!
It's Paint Night Tonight!!!
From 7:30-9:30 PM come on down to Keeble and grab some paint, a brush, and a mini canvas while supplies last!!! Bingo is still running so come get a bingo card to win a prize!!!
From 7:30-9:30 PM come on down to Keeble and grab some paint, a brush, and a mini canvas while supplies last!!! Bingo is still running so come get a bingo card to win a prize!!!
October 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It's Paint Night Tonight!!!
From 7:30-9:30 PM come on down to Keeble and grab some paint, a brush, and a mini canvas while supplies last!!! Bingo is still running so come get a bingo card to win a prize!!!
From 7:30-9:30 PM come on down to Keeble and grab some paint, a brush, and a mini canvas while supplies last!!! Bingo is still running so come get a bingo card to win a prize!!!
It's Paint Night Thursday!!!
Come on down to Keeble and grab some paint, a brush, and a mini canvas while supplies last!
Come on down to Keeble and grab some paint, a brush, and a mini canvas while supplies last!
October 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
It's Paint Night Thursday!!!
Come on down to Keeble and grab some paint, a brush, and a mini canvas while supplies last!
Come on down to Keeble and grab some paint, a brush, and a mini canvas while supplies last!
Were Open!!!
October 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Were Open!!!
We have bingo! Come to public observing nights, fill out a bingo card, and win a prize! Ask your Keeble Observer for more details.
October 9, 2025 at 1:17 AM
We have bingo! Come to public observing nights, fill out a bingo card, and win a prize! Ask your Keeble Observer for more details.
We're Open Tonight!!!
October 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We're Open Tonight!!!
Due to the weather forecast, Keeble will be closed tonight (9/25).
September 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Due to the weather forecast, Keeble will be closed tonight (9/25).
Keeble is now open for the fall semester! Come tonight 7:30-9:30 pm! The entrance to the building is off Caroline Street. The sky will still be bright early in the evening, so come later for the best experience!
September 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Keeble is now open for the fall semester! Come tonight 7:30-9:30 pm! The entrance to the building is off Caroline Street. The sky will still be bright early in the evening, so come later for the best experience!
We're open for the Fall '25 semester! Join us on Thursday nights from 7:30 - 9:30 PM for stargazing, as the weather allows. Hope to see you soon!
September 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We're open for the Fall '25 semester! Join us on Thursday nights from 7:30 - 9:30 PM for stargazing, as the weather allows. Hope to see you soon!
We are over the moon to announce our final public viewing of the semester! 🚀🌝 Come out to Keeble this Saturday (5/17), and create out-of-this-world art from 8:30PM to 10PM!
May 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We are over the moon to announce our final public viewing of the semester! 🚀🌝 Come out to Keeble this Saturday (5/17), and create out-of-this-world art from 8:30PM to 10PM!
Keeble will be closed (again) tonight (5/15) 😞🌫️😶🌫️ Don’t worry, we hope to open one last time before the semester ends! ⭐️
May 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Keeble will be closed (again) tonight (5/15) 😞🌫️😶🌫️ Don’t worry, we hope to open one last time before the semester ends! ⭐️
Forecast says it’ll be the third consecutive week Keeble will be closed (5/8) 😕☁️⚡️ Let’s hope for better weather conditions next week!
May 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Forecast says it’ll be the third consecutive week Keeble will be closed (5/8) 😕☁️⚡️ Let’s hope for better weather conditions next week!
Keeble will be closed today (5/1) due to cloudy weather 🌕☁️☁️
May 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Keeble will be closed today (5/1) due to cloudy weather 🌕☁️☁️
Keeble will be open tonight (4/17) for a public viewing! 🚀🪐
Feel free to attend Dr. Rodruck’s lecture on funding for astronomy missions and research beforehand! It will take place in Truist Theater (Brock Commons building) at 8PM tonight (4/17) 🗣️🛰️🌟
Feel free to attend Dr. Rodruck’s lecture on funding for astronomy missions and research beforehand! It will take place in Truist Theater (Brock Commons building) at 8PM tonight (4/17) 🗣️🛰️🌟
April 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Keeble will be open tonight (4/17) for a public viewing! 🚀🪐
Feel free to attend Dr. Rodruck’s lecture on funding for astronomy missions and research beforehand! It will take place in Truist Theater (Brock Commons building) at 8PM tonight (4/17) 🗣️🛰️🌟
Feel free to attend Dr. Rodruck’s lecture on funding for astronomy missions and research beforehand! It will take place in Truist Theater (Brock Commons building) at 8PM tonight (4/17) 🗣️🛰️🌟
Keeble will be closed today (4/10) due to cloudy weather 💧☁️
April 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Keeble will be closed today (4/10) due to cloudy weather 💧☁️