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Observatory

Observatory Not Open March 13-14

It's Spring Break at BSU this week! We will not be at the observatory on March 13 - 14. There is, however, a total lunar eclipse that night which you can see from anywhere starting at 11:57 pm in Bridgewater on March 13. The eclipse becomes total at 2:26 am on March 14. Follow this link to the Time and Date website for more details on when to look.

Spring 2025 Public Nights

We'll host public open nights on the following Wednesdays during the Spring, weather allowing (please check here or on social media the day of the event for our weather decision):

  • March 19 and 26, 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
  • April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 8:30 pm - 9:45 pm
  • May 5, 8:30 pm - 9:45 pm

We're on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr @BSUObservatory. We also have a TikTok with some fun content!

solar eclipse photo by NASA/Rami Daud, Alcyon Technical Services

April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse

BSU hosted hundreds to view the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse.

 

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
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
During public viewing nights, BSU students, faculty and staff are available to show you the wonders of the night sky through our telescopes.
people and telescopes on observatory deck
The BSU Observatory hosts private viewing events for groups of 25 or more people on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays during the Fall and Spring semesters.
children putting their hands in a bowl
The BSU Observatory runs workshops for K-12 students and their families.
auditorium presentation
The BSU Observatory offers a menu of traveling presentations to be brought to your local library, school, or other community center.
The Black Eye Galaxy
Astrophotography is the art of imaging of astronomical objects, usually through telescopes. Please explore our image gallery.