MSU Observatory

Are you a stargazer? Do you enjoy looking into the unbelievable night sky? If so, you must visit the Observatory at MSU, located on the corner of Forest and College Roads, south of the main MSU campus in East Lansing, MI.

Public Observing Nights

Approximately two evenings per month, if the sky is sufficiently clear, the MSU observatory will open its doors for public observing from 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. The MSU 0.6 meter telescope will be set up for viewing selected astronomical objects throughout the evening. Also, smaller telescopes are set up in the observatory parking lot, with both local area and MSU astronomers on hand to answer questions.

Click here to see the scheduled dates for public observing nights.

Public Observing Nights at MSU Observatory are co-sponsored by the MSU Physics & Astronomy Department, Abrams Planetarium and the Capital Area Astronomy Club.

(Top photo courtesy of DIG, bottom photo courtesy of MSU Observatory)