science outreach

New telescope, renovations cast new light on College’s observatory

A group of volunteers installs a new telescope inside Winfree Observatory

Randolph’s Winfree Observatory is giving a nod to its unique history this year with the addition of a new telescope and a building refresh.  Back in 1900, the College’s first observatory was built on front campus, near where Smith Hall now stands. The one-story, domed observatory was named in honor of a prominent Lynchburg citizen... READ MORE >>