Fall 2025 Public Nights
The observatory will be open to the public, weather allowing, on the following Wednesdays:
- October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 19 from 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
- November 5, 12, and 19 from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Please check here or on our social media the afternoon of the event for our weather decision. We're on Bluesky, Facebook, and Tumblr @BSUObservatory, and we have an Instagram and TikTok with some fun content!
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April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse
BSU hosted hundreds to view the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse.
The BSU Observatory is dedicated to educating and sparking an interest in science, particularly astronomy, in the regional community.
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The BEAR Team, funded by the NASA MASGC (Massachusetts Space Grant Consortium), is a group of students dedicated to observational astronomy research.
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During public viewing nights, BSU students, faculty and staff are available to show you the wonders of the night sky through our telescopes.
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The BSU Observatory hosts private viewing events for groups of 25 or more people on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays during the Fall and Spring semesters.
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The BSU Observatory runs workshops for K-12 students and their families.
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The BSU Observatory offers a menu of traveling presentations to be brought to your local library, school, or other community center.
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Astrophotography is the art of imaging of astronomical objects, usually through telescopes. Please explore our image gallery.