![the Observatory on top of Science and Math Center](/sites/bridgew/files/styles/gallery_carousel_small/public/media/gallery_carousel/ObsNewBanner.png?h=ae9b3388)
![Eagle Nebula mosaic from main telescope](/sites/bridgew/files/styles/gallery_carousel_small/public/media/gallery_carousel/EagleMosaic3plus_layered_cr2clrWEB.png?h=ae9b3388)
![Starburst Gallaxy M82 imaged at BSU Observatory](/sites/bridgew/files/styles/gallery_carousel_small/public/media/gallery_carousel/M82_05302015_LRGB_LandingSlideshow.png?h=ae9b3388)
![telescopes on deck of BSU Observatory](/sites/bridgew/files/styles/gallery_carousel_small/public/media/gallery_carousel/IMG_1438_LandingSlideshow.jpg?h=ae9b3388)
![phases of the moon](/sites/bridgew/files/styles/gallery_carousel_small/public/media/gallery_carousel/Moon%2520Phases%25201440.jpg?h=ae9b3388)
![The Whirlpool Galaxy imaged through Observatory camera](/sites/bridgew/files/styles/gallery_carousel_small/public/media/gallery_carousel/WhirlpoolNoCal_color_9sm_LandingBanner.png?h=ae9b3388)
Wed. Nov. 15 - We will be closed tonight due to cloud cover
That was our last public night scheduled for the fall. We will start back up in spring!
Fall 2023 Public Event Schedule
Open Wednesdays:
- Sept. 27, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
- Oct. 4, 11, and 18, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
- Nov. 1, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
- Nov. 8, 5:00 - 9:00 pm for Open Lab Night!
- Nov. 15, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Special Events:
- Partial Solar Eclipse! Oct. 14 (Daytime Event - Timing TBD)
- Halloween Event!
- Oct. 25, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
- Rain date 1: Oct. 26, 7:00 - 8:30 pm (only occurs if Oct. 25 doesn't)
- Rain Date 2: Oct. 30, 7:00 - 8:30 pm (only occurs if both Oct. 25 and 26 don't)
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](/sites/bridgew/files/media/images/obsrvtoryGRR30185aaaaa-1180x700.jpg)
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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.
![people on observatory deck in evening](/sites/bridgew/files/media/images/public-viewing-thumbnail-1180x700.jpg)
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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.
![auditorium presentation](/sites/bridgew/files/media/images/TravelingPresentations.jpg)
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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.