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.

Please note that due to summer 2024 Van Allen Hall roof renovations, the Van Allen Observatory will be closed for summer 2024.

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

Events

Astrophysics and Space Physics Seminar - Assistant Professor David Nataf; Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Iowa promotional image

Astrophysics and Space Physics Seminar - Assistant Professor David Nataf; Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Iowa

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Van Allen Hall
Summary TBD
Condensed Matter Physics Seminar - David Fehr; University of Iowa promotional image

Condensed Matter Physics Seminar - David Fehr; University of Iowa

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories
Theory of Optically Detected Magnetic Resonance of a Silicon Vacancy in Silicon Carbide: A Quantum Sensor of Magnetic Fields
Physics and Astronomy Thesis Defense Seminar - Jacob McLaughlin promotional image

Physics and Astronomy Thesis Defense Seminar - Jacob McLaughlin

Thursday, November 21, 2024 1:00pm
Van Allen Hall