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A Sunwheel for the Campus


Upcoming Events:

On Thursday, March 20, 2025 we will be gathering to observe sunrise and sunset on the day of our spring equinox. More details are available here.

During 2024 and 2025 we are experiencing some of the most extreme northerly and southerly moonrises and moonsets in 18 years. Extreme positions are tabulated here.

When are there events at the Sunwheel?

Where is the Sunwheel located?

What is a Sunwheel?

What is the Sunwheel Project?

What is the design of the UMass Sunwheel?

Where is the UMass Sunwheel located?

What projects are being done at the Sunwheel?

Where can I find other information and photos?

How much did the Sunwheel cost?

The Story of the Building of the Sunwheel

A project conceived by Prof. Judith S. Young.

Judy passed away in May 2014, but the project continues through the participation of her friends and colleagues in the Department of Astronomy, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Questions? Broken links? Outdated pages?
---> please e-mail Prof. Steve Schneider: schneider@astro.umass.edu


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