McCormick Observatory Group Visit Interest Form

McCormick Observatory Group Visit Interest Form
Thank you for your interest in visiting the Leander McCormick Observatory at UVA! The Observatory is open to educational groups with advanced reservations on the second and fourth Friday nights of every month. Groups must fill out this form to schedule a visit. Group nights are reserved quickly; it is advisable to reserve a group night at least several months in advance. Please answer the following questions regarding your group visit. We ask that you be as specific as possible to best accommodate your group.

NOTE: Filling out this form does NOT secure a reservation! Once the form is submitted, you will be contacted by the phone number or email you provide by the Administrative Assistant, Gabby. They will confirm your details and reserve your spot.

If you have questions, please call 434-924-7494 during regular business hours (9am-5pm, Monday - Friday).

Contact Info

Please list the contact information for the trip organizer. We will use this information to reach out to schedule your trip. If multiple people are organizing this, please list the main point of contact first.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Additional organizer name

First NameLast Name
Additional email
example@example.com
Additional phone
Please enter a valid phone number.

Accessibility

Please read and acknowledge the barriers at the McCormick Observatory.
ENTRY BARRIERS: McCormick Observatory is NOT wheelchair accessible. There are 3 steps leading into the building, and there are small steps throughout the building.

RESTROOMS: The only restrooms in the Observatory are down a long set of stairs, which may not be accessible for some guests. There is a handrail for support, but there are no additional accessibility aids.

TEMPERATURE OF THE DOME ROOM: The dome room of the observatory is NOT climate controlled. Whatever the temperature is outside will most likely be the temperature in the dome room.

NOISE IN THE DOME ROOM: The dome room is a very large space where sounds can echo at high volumes, or words can be difficult to hear. The dome is moved by motors that can become loud. If someone in your group is hearing impaired or sensitive to loud noises, we suggest they come prepared with assistive devices.

NIGHT VISIBILTY: To limit light pollution in the area, there are no street lights along the road leading to the Observatory. Along with the trees, it might be difficult to see while driving.

COVID-19 POLICY: As of March 28, 2022, people in UVA academic buildings (both UVA staff and visitors) are NOT required to wear masks. Some will be available for those who prefer to wear one, but they are not required. Observatory personnel may or may not be wearing masks, as it is up to the individual's preference. Additionally, you are NOT required to show proof of vaccination.

Weather

Please read and acknowledge the following items regarding how weather can affect your visit to the McCormick Observatory
In the event of cloudy or rainy skies, the visit will be held as scheduled unless you contact us to reschedule. The program will include more material since you will not be able to see anything through the telescope.*

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In the event of dangerous conditions (snow, ice, severe storms, tornado warnings, etc.) the visit will be cancelled for the safety of our guests. You will be contacted as soon as possible in these instances. Due to the unpredictability of nature, cancellations may occur as early as 6 hours before your visit. We will do our best to air on the side of caution and cancel visits early when a severe outlook is predicted. We will work with you to reschedule.*

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McCormick Observatory Group Visit Interest Form

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