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Globular cluster M71 (the Angelfish cluster) and Andromeda Galaxy observed by MORP student observers!

Happy Friday! We're still not over Wednesday night's spectacular view of the Northern Lights!

We had such a fun time at the Halloween public night last Friday! Thanks to everyone who stopped by, we'll be open again for public nights in the spring.

Join us from 7-10pm rain or shine on Friday, October 24th for a night of fun Halloween activities, a costume contest, candy, and stargazing.
Costume Contest:
Kid Costume Vote: 8-8:30pm
Adult Costume Vote: 8:30-9pm
Prize for winners!
Address: MSU Observatory, 4299 Pavilion Dr, Lansing, MI 48910

Join us tomorrow (Saturday) from 7:00-10:00pm for public night at the MSU Observatory! We have lots of fun moon and astronomy activities planned!
Visit our website for FAQs: web.pa.msu.edu/astro/observ...
Address: MSU Observatory, 4299 Pavilion Dr, Lansing, MI 48910

Join us for these free astronomy events tomorrow, September 27th! 🌌
🌙 Night hike and night sky observing with Abrams Planetarium at Burchfield Park: www.lansing.org/event/burchf...
🌙 Public Observing at the MSU Observatory: web.pa.msu.edu/astro/observ...

The only thing brighter than the stars tonight? Our gratitude to @redbull for keeping us energized!

Join us on tonight from 8:30-10:30pm for public night at the MSU Observatory!
Visit our website for FAQs: web.pa.msu.edu/astro/observ...
Address: MSU Observatory, 4299 Pavilion Dr, Lansing, MI 48910

Billions of years in the making, just in time for Friday night viewing. Swan Nebula (M17), Pinwheel Galaxy (M101), and Whirlpool Galaxy (M51a) captured with our 24-inch telescope.

Join us on Saturday from 8:30-10:30pm for public night at the MSU Observatory!
Visit our website for FAQs: web.pa.msu.edu/astro/observ...
Address: MSU Observatory, 4299 Pavilion Dr, Lansing, MI 48910

Join us on Saturday from 9:00-11:00pm for public night at the MSU Observatory!
Visit our website for FAQs: web.pa.msu.edu/astro/observ...
Address: MSU Observatory, 4299 Pavilion Dr, Lansing, MI 48910

Unfortunately, we are cancelling our public night that was scheduled for August 2nd due to an upcoming upgrade. Instead, visit Fox Park Observatory! (www.eatoncounty.org/651/Public-V...)
They will be having public nights on Friday August 1st, and Saturday August 2nd from 9:00pm-12:00am.

One of our student observers colored this image of the Andromeda galaxy (M31) through applying separate layers of RGB filters and adjusting the opacity via Clip Studio Paint!

"Maybe Mondays aren't so bad..."
-Nayda, MSU Student Observer

Pictured is the Eagle Nebula (M16) and the moon taken on our 24-inch telescope this summer!

Huge thanks to @redbull for fueling our all-nighters at the MSU Observatory! Staying up all night to study the stars just got a whole lot easier with a few cases of wings.

Join us on Saturday from 9:30-11:30pm for public night at the MSU Observatory!
Visit our website for FAQs: web.pa.msu.edu/astro/observ...
Address: MSU Observatory, 4299 Pavilion Dr, Lansing, MI 48910

Join us on Saturday from 9:30-11:30pm for public night at the MSU Observatory!
Visit our website for FAQs: web.pa.msu.edu/astro/observ...
Address: MSU Observatory, 4299 Pavilion Dr, Lansing, MI 48910

These are various deep-sky objects we have been able to get pictures of at the MSU Observatory throughout the year! The 1st image is the Silver Sliver Galaxy. The 2nd image is the Ring Nebula. The 3rd is the Phantom Galaxy, 32 million light-years away and a spiral galaxy just like our own!

Unfortunately we are canceling public night tonight due to cloudy weather.

Join us on Saturday from 9-11pm for public night at the MSU Observatory!
Visit our website for FAQs: web.pa.msu.edu/astro/observ...
Address: MSU Observatory, 4299 Pavilion Dr, Lansing, MI 48910
Image Credit: Jerry Dunn

Unfortunately we have to cancel our public night tonight May 3rd because of cloudy weather, we hope to see you on May 10th for our next one!

Congratulations to our class of 2025 MORP students!

Because of cloudy weather we have unfortunately cancelled our public night tonight. Join us next week on April 12th for Statewide Astronomy Night!

Say hi to our friends at the Fox Park Observatory! We have MORP alums there who also put on great public nights. Their schedule can be found here: www.eatoncounty.org/651/Public-V...

Our first public night of 2025 is this Saturday, April 5th!

Weather permitting, Mars should be visible!

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Astronomy Alert! It appears RW Aurigae has begun to dim in brightness again!!!