Welcome to the Van Allen Observatory website. The University of Iowa Department of Physics and Astronomy maintains these pages as a guide to the Van Allen Observatory (VAO) located on the roof of Van Allen Hall in downtown Iowa City.

View of Phillips, Van Allen, Biology Buildings via Drone Sept 2021

Events

Astrophysics & Space Physics Seminar - John Silva; Physics & Astronomy, University of Iowa promotional image

Astrophysics & Space Physics Seminar - John Silva; Physics & Astronomy, University of Iowa

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 3:30pm to 4:20pm
Van Allen Hall
Astrophysics & Space Physics Seminar
Canceled
Astrophysics & Space Physics Seminar - Shannon Hill, PhD; Physics & Astronomy, University of Iowa promotional image

Astrophysics & Space Physics Seminar - Shannon Hill, PhD; Physics & Astronomy, University of Iowa

Thursday, December 4, 2025 3:30pm to 4:20pm
Van Allen Hall
Astrophysics & Space Physics Seminar