MSU Observatory @MSU_Observatory
Astronomical Observatory on the Campus of Michigan State University --- A facility for public observing, education, and research. pa.msu.edu/astro/observ/ East Lansing, MI Joined June 2013-
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Billions of years in the making, just in time for Friday night viewing. Swan Nebula (M17), Pinwheel Galaxy (M101), and Whirlpool Galaxy (M51a) captured with our 24-inch telescope.
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Join us on Saturday from 8:30-10:30pm for public night at the MSU Observatory! Visit our website for FAQs: web.pa.msu.edu/astro/observ/v… Address: MSU Observatory, 4299 Pavilion Dr, Lansing, MI 48910
Join us on Saturday from 9:00-11:00pm for public night at the MSU Observatory! Visit our website for FAQs: web.pa.msu.edu/astro/observ/v… Address: MSU Observatory, 4299 Pavilion Dr, Lansing, MI 48910
Unfortunately, we are cancelling our public night that was scheduled for August 2nd due to an upcoming upgrade. Instead, visit Fox Park Observatory! (eatoncounty.org/651/Public-Vie…) They will be having public nights on Friday August 1st, and Saturday August 2nd from 9:00pm-12:00am.
One of our student observers colored this image of the Andromeda galaxy (M31) through applying separate layers of RGB filters and adjusting the opacity via Clip Studio Paint!
"Maybe Mondays aren't so bad..." -Nayda, MSU Student Observer Pictured is the Eagle Nebula (M16) and the moon taken on our 24-inch telescope this summer!
Huge thanks to @redbull for fueling our all-nighters at the MSU Observatory! Staying up all night to study the stars just got a whole lot easier with a few cases of wings.
Join us on Saturday from 9:30-11:30pm for public night at the MSU Observatory! Visit our website for FAQs: web.pa.msu.edu/astro/observ/v… Address: MSU Observatory, 4299 Pavilion Dr, Lansing, MI 48910
Join us on Saturday from 9:30-11:30pm for public night at the MSU Observatory! Visit our website for FAQs: web.pa.msu.edu/astro/observ/v… Address: MSU Observatory, 4299 Pavilion Dr, Lansing, MI 48910
These are various deep-sky objects we have been able to get pictures of at the MSU Observatory throughout the year! The 1st image is the Silver Sliver Galaxy. The 2nd image is the Ring Nebula. The 3rd is the Phantom Galaxy, 32 million light-years away!
Unfortunately we are canceling public night tonight due to cloudy weather.
Join us on Saturday from 9-11pm for public night at the MSU Observatory! Visit our website for FAQs: web.pa.msu.edu/astro/observ/v… Address: MSU Observatory, 4299 Pavilion Dr, Lansing, MI 48910 Image Credit: Jerry Dunn
Because of cloudy weather we have to unfortunately cancel our public night tonight April 5th. Join us next week on April 12th for Statewide Astronomy Night!
Say hi to our friends at the Fox Park Observatory, located around 30 minutes from MSU campus. We have MORP alums there who put on great public nights! Their schedule can be found here: eatoncounty.org/651/Public-Vie…
Our first public night of 2025 will be this Saturday, April 5th! Weather permitting, Mars will be visible!
For Give Green Day with @michiganstateu consider donating to the MSU Observatory so we can continue our mission of education and outreach! givingto.msu.edu/crowdpower/obs…
Happy Giving Tuesday! Your support helps the MSU Observatory continue its public outreach programs and inspire our community through astronomy. If you’d like to contribute, your generosity would be greatly appreciated! Visit: givingto.msu.edu/crowdpower/obs… to donate. Thank you!
Unfortunately, because of clouds and possible rain, we have to cancel tonight's public night. We hope to see you next Friday!
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