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GSW :: School of Art & Sciences :: Department of Geology & Physics GSW's Agerton Observatory   The Agerton Observatory is operated by GSW's Department of Geology & Physics and is located on campus atop the Roney Building. The observatory dome and walkway were completed in the Spring of 2003 with generous donations provided by Emeritus GSW Professor Millard Agerton. The Agerton Observatory is an integral part of Solar System Astronomy (PHYS1221), Stellar Astronomy (PHYS1222) and Solar System Exploration (GEOL1221). The observatory is open to the public for periodic open-house viewings of the planets, the moon and other astronomical objects. For directions, open-house schedules, and a complete description of the observatory, please go to the following link: Agerton Observatory - Directions & Schedule