Wed. 11/13: We'll be open tonight!
We expect gorgeous skies! Join us 6 - 7 pm for views of Saturn, the Moon, and other lovely objects we can see in the sky tonight. We'll also remain open from 7 - 9 pm for attendees of Open Lab Night in our building.
Please be aware the elevator that goes to the 5th floor is not working. You can still take the left-hand elevator in the lobby up to the 4th floor. From that point, the observatory is only accessible by stairs.
Fall 2024 Public Nights
We'll host public open nights on the following Wednesdays during the Fall, weather allowing (please check here or on social media the day of the event for our weather decision):
- September 18 and 25, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
- October 2, 9, 16, and 23, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
- November 6, 13, and 20, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
We'll also host a special Halloween event the last week of October! Please check back for details.
The BSU Observatory is dedicated to educating and sparking an interest in science, particularly astronomy, in the regional community.
There is no fee for attending an observatory event, and all ages are welcome. The observatory staff will show you constellations, planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies and star clusters, and will be happy to answer your questions about astronomy. If you need accommodations, please contact us. We will be happy to make arrangements for you.
The observatory's events take place on the 5th floor of the Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Center. Parking is in the West Campus Lot right behind the building. You can take the right-hand elevator in the lobby all the way to the 5th floor, or you can take the central stairs to the 4th floor, then turn right twice, then take the first door on your right (it's red) up to the next floor.
Information can be found on Facebook (we are listed as the Bridgewater State University Observatory), Twitter (@BSUObservatory), or Instagram (@BSUObservatory) as well.
If you need to speak to someone about the observatory, please call the manager's office at 508-531-2093.