Astrophysics in Washington, Virginia

The Department of Physics at American University is located at 4400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest in Washington, D.C. As part of the College of Arts & Sciences, our department is housed in the Don Myers Technology & Innovation Building, Room 206A. Our facilities include the Institute for Integrated Space Science and Technology, Design and Build Lab, and DC Space Grant Consortium. Professor Nate Harshman leads our department in connecting students and faculty with NASA's space missions through the DC Space Grant Consortium. From studying cosmology to exploring the whimsical side of physics, our department offers a diverse range of research opportunities.

Universities Space Research is a prestigious institution located at 425 3rd Street Southwest in Washington, District of Columbia. As a leading university specializing in space research, they are dedicated to advancing the field of space exploration through innovative research and education. With state-of-the-art facilities and a team of renowned experts, Universities Space Research offers students a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and make groundbreaking discoveries. Join us in our mission to explore the mysteries of the universe and push the boundaries of human knowledge.

The Keeble Observatory, located at 202 Henry Street in Ashland, Virginia, is a teaching laboratory of Randolph-Macon College's Department of Physics, Engineering, and Astrophysics. It is the cornerstone instrument in the College's minor program in astrophysics and is used for student and faculty research projects. The observatory is open weekly during the semester for public viewing, weather permitting. Visitors are advised to dress appropriately for the weather as the observatory is not climate controlled. The original Keeble Observatory was used from 1963 until 2016, when a new and improved facility was constructed. The new observatory houses a state-of-the-art Ritchey-Chretien telescope with a 40 cm primary mirror, making it the largest telescope between Washington D.C. and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The dedication of the new facility took place on November 3, 2017.