Cahill Logistics


This page summarizes various logistical items for visiting Caltech Astronomy at the Cahill Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics.



Location

The Cahill Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics is located on the South perimeter of the Caltech Campus, at 1216 E California Blvd, adjacent to the Keith Spaulding Bldg and the Caltech athletic facilities.


Cahill Center
Cahill Center/NE Corner


The Cahill center was designed by Thom Mayne's architectural firm Morphosis (see the Morphosis Cahill summary). Most consider Cahill striking in its architecture, and is described as “impossible to miss” (and otherwise) in this architectural review in the LA Times.



Useful Links


Common Cahill Meeting Locations:

Hameetman Auditorium

The Hameetman Auditorium is a popular location for large, general meetings in Cahill. It seats approximately 150, and is located on the 1st floor East side of Cahill. Hameetman Schedule

126 Cahill

Small conference room seating approximately 10 in NW corner first-floor. Primarily serves COO. 126 Cahill Schedule

219 Cahill

Mid-size conference room seats approximately 20; primary astronomy classroom on West end of floor 2. 219 Cahill Schedule

370 Cahill

Elegant mid-size conference room seats approximately 20 in East end of floor 3. 370 Cahill Schedule

Parking

For non-Caltech visitors, the biggest logistical issue will be parking (and it's not that big...).

Cahill is in close proximity (~50 m) to Caltech's Parking Structure #3. Parking in Structure 3 requires a parking pass – of either the Caltech or visitor variety. Visitor parking passes can be obtained at various places around campus – the most convenient being the auto-kiosk at the SE corner of Structure 3 (pictured below).

Paystation/Parking Structure 3
Auto-Pay Kiosk/Parking Structure 3

For more parking information please see:



Other Logistics Items

Though not directly relevant to Cahill, here are some other items that may facilitate your visit:

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Last updated: 16 February 2012 AFB