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. Observing for the transit of Venus late in the afternoon of June 5 will be held near Abrams Planetarium, not at the observatory.

The dates for public observing nights in 2012 are.:

Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31, 9-11pm
Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28, 9-11pm
Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19, 9:30-11pm
Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23, 9:30pm-11pm
Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28, 9:30-11pm
Friday and Saturday, Sept.21 and 22, 9-11pm
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 19 and 20, 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 2012.02.22 (Wednesday) 15:07:36 EST