MSU Observatory

Public Observing Nights

Approximately one pair of evenings per month, if the sky is sufficiently clear, the MSU observatory will open its doors for public observing. The MSU 0.6 meter telescope will be set-up for viewing on selected astronomical objects throughout the evening. Also, smaller telescopes are set up in the observatory parking lot, with both local area and MSU astronomers on hand to answer questions.

The next dates for public observing nights in 2009 are.:

Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4, 9-11pm
Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, 9:30-11pm
Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30, 9:30-11pm
Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27, 9:30pm-11pm
Friday and Saturday, July 31 and Aug. 1, 9-11pm
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25 and 26, 9-11pm
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24, 9-11pm

The MSU Observatory is located at the corner of Forest and College Roads, south of the main MSU campus in East Lansing, MI.
A map is available.

Public Observing Nights at MSU Observatory are co-sponsored by the MSU Physics & Astronomy Department, Abrams Planetarium, and the Capital Area Astronomy Club.

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Updated 2009.02.12 (Thursday) 11:53:36 EST