We will be open tonight, Wednesday April 24, 8:30 - 9:30 pm!
These clouds are supposed to clear out, so we will be open to the public tonight!
April 2024 Public Night Schedule
Open Wednesdays April 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
![solar eclipse photo by NASA/Rami Daud, Alcyon Technical Services](/sites/bridgew/files/styles/590x350/public/media/images/jefferson-city_totality_rd.jpg?h=1336b8b5)
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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.
![the Observatory on top of Science and Math Center](/sites/bridgew/files/styles/gallery_carousel_small/public/media/gallery_carousel/ObsNewBanner.png?h=ae9b3388)
![Eagle Nebula mosaic from main telescope](/sites/bridgew/files/styles/gallery_carousel_small/public/media/gallery_carousel/EagleMosaic3plus_layered_cr2clrWEB.png?h=ae9b3388)
![Starburst Gallaxy M82 imaged at BSU Observatory](/sites/bridgew/files/styles/gallery_carousel_small/public/media/gallery_carousel/M82_05302015_LRGB_LandingSlideshow.png?h=ae9b3388)
![telescopes on deck of BSU Observatory](/sites/bridgew/files/styles/gallery_carousel_small/public/media/gallery_carousel/IMG_1438_LandingSlideshow.jpg?h=ae9b3388)
![phases of the moon](/sites/bridgew/files/styles/gallery_carousel_small/public/media/gallery_carousel/Moon%2520Phases%25201440.jpg?h=ae9b3388)
![The Whirlpool Galaxy imaged through Observatory camera](/sites/bridgew/files/styles/gallery_carousel_small/public/media/gallery_carousel/WhirlpoolNoCal_color_9sm_LandingBanner.png?h=ae9b3388)
![students inside observatory with large telescope](/sites/bridgew/files/media/images/obsrvtoryGRR30185aaaaa-1180x700.jpg)
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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](/sites/bridgew/files/media/images/public-viewing-thumbnail-1180x700.jpg)
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During public viewing nights, BSU students, faculty and staff are available to show you the wonders of the night sky through our telescopes.
![auditorium presentation](/sites/bridgew/files/media/images/TravelingPresentations.jpg)
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The BSU Observatory offers a menu of traveling presentations to be brought to your local library, 学校, or other community center.