The observatory will be closed tonight, Wed. 9/23 due to high winds and significant clouds
The cloud forecasts worsened and we expect high, sustained winds due to the oncoming storm. We will remain closed tonight. We will try again next Wednesday.
Fall 2026 Public Observatory Nights
Weather allowing, the observatory will be open to the public at the following times:
- September 23 and 30, 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
- October 7, 14, and 21, 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
- Special Halloween Public Night October 28 (rain date Friday, October 30), 6:45 pm – 8:45 pm
- November 4 and 18, 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Please check here or on our social media the afternoon of the event to see if the weather will allow it to go on.
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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.