Observatory

Explore the galaxy during Space Week at S&T

Posted by on October 10, 2024

The S&T Satellite Research Team, Mars Rover Design Team and Rocket Design Team are hosting space-themed events including an observatory night at the Missouri S&T Observatory.

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Space Week activities start today

Posted by on November 18, 2019

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:

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Feb. 19 observatory event cancelled

Posted by on February 15, 2019

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.

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Mars viewing at the observatory moves to Feb. 8

Posted by on February 4, 2019

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

Posted by on November 13, 2018

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

Posted by on November 1, 2018

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

Posted by on October 8, 2018

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

Posted by on September 17, 2018

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

Posted by on September 13, 2018

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

Posted by on August 27, 2018

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.

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