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

Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - Dr. Dani Lipman; Department of Physics, University of Connecticut promotional image

Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - Dr. Dani Lipman; Department of Physics, University of Connecticut

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Van Allen Hall
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium
Astrophysics & Space Physics Seminar - Dr. Dani Lipman; Department of Physics, University of Connecticut promotional image

Astrophysics & Space Physics Seminar - Dr. Dani Lipman; Department of Physics, University of Connecticut

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Van Allen Hall
Astrophysics & Space Physics Seminar
Joint Condensed Matter & Mathematical Physics Seminar - Vinicius Ferreira; Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Iowa promotional image

Joint Condensed Matter & Mathematical Physics Seminar - Vinicius Ferreira; Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Iowa

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Joint Condensed Matter & Mathematical Physics Seminar