Cahill Logistics

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This page summarizes various logistical items for visiting Caltech Astronomy or Caltech Optical Observatories 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. Google Maps Link

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 Map/Directions Links

• Cahill Google Maps Link (can be used to generate directions)
• Directions to Caltech (from Caltech Admissions)
• Caltech Maps

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 1^st 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.

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).

Auto-Pay Kiosk/Parking Structure 3

For more parking information please see:

• Caltech Parking Website
• Caltech Visitor Parking Instructions
• Caltech Parking FAQ
• Caltech Parking Zone Map (PDF)

Other Logistics Items

Though not directly relevant to Cahill, here are some other items (e.g. dining, lodging, local attractions) that may facilitate or enrich your visit:

• Nearby Lodging/Accommodations (from Caltech Admissions)
• Nearby Dining (from Caltech Admissions)
• Pasadena Visitors Page (targeted at Pasadena visitors)
• Pasadena CA (various local resources/pointers for visitors & residents)