The Astronomy Department is located on the College Park campus of the University of Maryland, in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Most of the department is housed on the first floor and ground level of the Computer and Space Sciences Building, adjacent to Parking Lot DD.

Once you get to campus, follow these directions to the Astronomy Department in the Computer & Space Sciences Building.

PARKING ON CAMPUS:

Parking for visitors is available in the Cashier-Attended Parking Lot at the intersection of Paint Branch & Technology Drive. It is a 5-10 minute walk from the parking lot to the Computer & Space Sciences building.

There are a limited number of parking meters in Lot DD; there are no parking meters in Parking Garage 2. Parking at non-metered spaces in Lot DD and PG2 is free after 4 pm and on weekends.

More information is available from the Department of Campus Parking.

OBSERVATORY:

Current Chair Person: Lee Mundy Mailing Address: Department of Astronomy University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742-2421 Main Office Phone: (301) 405-3001 Department Fax: (301) 314-9067