Approximately one Friday and Saturday evening per warmer month the MSU Observatory will open its doors for public observing. The MSU 0.6 meter (24 inch) telescope will be setup for viewing on selected astronomical objects. Also, smaller telescopes are set up in the observatory parking lot, with both local area and MSU astronomers on hand to answer questions.

     Public observing nights in 2011 will take place on the following days:

• April 8, 9
• May 13, 14*
• June 10, 11*
• July 8, 9*
• September 9, 10
• September 30, October 1
• November 4, 5

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Observing will take place from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (dates marked * will take place from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.), sky conditions permitting. The MSU Observatory is located at the corner of Forest and College Roads: