An Observatory Open House will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, at East Tennessee State University’s Harry Powell Observatory from 8-10 p.m.

During this free public event, visitors may view celestial objects in the night sky through the observatory’s computer-controlled telescopes with the assistance of ETSU astronomers.

In addition, a brief talk on “Astronomy in Ancient Times” will be given by Dr. Beverly Smith, a professor in the ETSU Department of Physics and Astronomy.

The open house will be cancelled in the event of cloud cover. Visitors uncertain of weather conditions may call the observatory in advance at 423-929-3382 to make sure the event will be held.

For more information, call the Department of Physics and Astronomy at 423-439-4231 or 439-8418; for disability accommodations, call the ETSU Office of Disability Services at 423-439-8346. Directions to the observatory and a map are available at www.etsu.edu/cas/physics/observatory/default.aspx