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Observatory

Observatory Not Open to Public Tonight, 11/4

Tonight is Open Lab Night in our building! This is a huge event, hosting 1000+ people, so we were asked not to also open up to the public. However, if you are registered for Open Lab Night, you are welcome to come up to the observatory anytime between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm.

Fall 2026 Public Observatory Nights

Weather allowing, the next time the observatory will be open to the public is Wed. Nov. 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!

We will announce more public events, but we don't have the future schedule yet.

solar eclipse photo by NASA/Rami Daud, Alcyon Technical Services

April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse

BSU hosted hundreds to view the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse.

 

Read about the event and view photos

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

Astrophysics Research

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

Public Viewing Nights

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

Private Events

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

K-12 Workshops

The BSU Observatory runs workshops for K-12 students and their families.
auditorium presentation

Traveling Presentations

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

Astrophotography is the art of imaging of astronomical objects, usually through telescopes. Please explore our image gallery.