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Observatory

We'll be closed tonight, Wed. March 13

It looks nice out now, but forecasts are saying it's going to cloud way up later - so we won't open tonight. We'll try again next week.

Spring 2024 Public Event Schedule

Open Wednesdays:

  • March 13, 20, and 27 from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • April 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm.

Special Events: 

  • On Monday, April 8th, a Solar Eclipse will occur covering more than 90% of the Sun from our location!  Stay tuned for details about the observatory's event that day. 

 

The BSU Observatory is dedicated to educating and sparking an interest in science, particularly astronomy, in the regional community.

students inside observatory with large telescope
The BEAR Team, funded by the NASA MASGC (Massachusetts Space Grant Consortium), is a group of students dedicated to observational astronomy research.
people on observatory deck in evening
During public viewing nights, BSU students, faculty and staff are available to show you the wonders of the night sky through our telescopes.
people and telescopes on observatory deck
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.
children putting their hands in a bowl
The BSU Observatory runs workshops for K-12 students and their families.
auditorium presentation
The BSU Observatory offers a menu of traveling presentations to be brought to your local library, school, or other community center.
The Black Eye Galaxy
Astrophotography is the art of imaging of astronomical objects, usually through telescopes. Please explore our image gallery.