Observatory
Space Week activities start today
Dr. Marco Cavaglià, professor of physics, will review his research into gravitational waves and their importance at 5 p.m. today (Monday, Nov. 18) in Room 103 Engineering Management Building. This is the first of several events planned for Space Week 2019. The schedule includes:
Read More »Feb. 19 observatory event cancelled
Due to the chances of snow on Tuesday, Feb. 19, the full moon viewing planned at S&T’s observatory has been canceled. At this time, it will not be rescheduled because there are no clear days in the 10-day forecast.
Read More »Mars viewing at the observatory moves to Feb. 8
Because of cold temperatures predicted midweek, the first Visitors’ Night at the S&T Observatory featuring views of Mars has been rescheduled to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8. Event staff will be wearing glow bracelets so they can be identified to answer questions.
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Observatory event rescheduled, planned tonight
The Missouri S&T Observatory will open its doors at 6 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, Nov. 13), for viewing the moon. The event is open to the public and will be held 6-8 p.m.
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See the Andromeda Galaxy tonight at observatory
The Missouri S&T Observatory will open its doors at 8:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Nov. 1) for viewing the Andromeda Galaxy. The observatory is located at 1550 N. Bishop Ave., next to S&T’s Stonehenge replica.
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Date change announced for moon viewing
The Missouri S&T Observatory will open its doors for viewing the moon at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. The event was previously scheduled for later in the week, but has been moved up for better moon illumination. The viewing will end at 9 p.m.
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Look to the skies tonight for fireworks, Saturn
Turn your eyes upward for two separate S&T events tonight (Monday, Sept. 17). First, watch fireworks at 8 p.m. from Havener Center’s lawn as part of the Research and Technology Development conference block party. Next, check out Saturn during an observatory open house at 9 p.m. To allow for the fireworks, parking lot M-36, located near McNutt Hall, will close at 3 p.m. today. All vehicles must be moved out of the lot by 5 p.m.
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See Saturn at observatory event
The Missouri S&T Observatory will open its doors at 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, for viewing Saturn and its rings. The observatory is located at 1550 N. Bishop Ave., next to S&T’s Stonehenge replica.
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Set your sights on Mars tomorrow
The Missouri S&T Observatory will open at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, for viewing Mars. The Missouri S&T Observatory is located at 1550 N. Bishop Ave., near S&T’s Stonehenge replica, north of McNutt Hall and west of St. Patrick’s Lane.
Read More »Tonight’s observatory event cancelled
Due to weather conditions, the observatory event planned for tonight (Wednesday, May 9) has been cancelled. To receive observatory events notifications and cancellations by email, subscribe to Missouri S&T AstroNotify.
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