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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Today we want to feature a photo one of our students, Jon Desmarais, took of M33, the Triangulum Galaxy! They shot this photo with the EVSCOPE 2. Fun fact: M33 is a satellite of the Andromeda Galaxy.

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Unfortunately, due to weather, we will be cancelling our Public Night tonight, September 25th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Have a great Friday, everyone!

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Tour Link: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444A9... Please join us this Friday, September 25th, for our Public Night to tour our 24-inch telescope. Please use the sign-up link above, or come in-person for other tour times.

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hello everyone! Unfortunately, we are going to cancel our public night tonight (Friday 9/18) due to weather conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience. We hope to see you all next week!

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Please join us tomorrow, September 18th, for a Public Night! Free public observing on small telescopes and tours and observing on our 24-inch telescope.

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Hi everyone! Please join us on Friday, August 28th for our free public night with telescope tours! We invite you to sign up and book in advance. We will also have in-person tour times as well, which are first come first serve. Please see the link for signups: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444A9...

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Hello everyone! Unfortunately, we are going to cancel our public night tonight (8/22) due to weather conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience. We hope to see you all next week!

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Please join us at the Observatory this Saturday the 22nd for free telescope observing and tours! We hope to see you there!

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

This week, we are introducing an online signup for select time slots of our tours. We invite you to sign up and book in advance. We will also have in-person tour times as well, which are first come first serve. www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0449AC...

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Unfortunately, we will be canceling our Public Night tomorrow, July 18th, due to the air quality. Please consider joining us next week instead! Please stay indoors and stay safe!

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Join us tomorrow, June 26th, for a Public Night! Free public observing on small telescopes and tours and observing on our 24-inch telescope. 🌃✨

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Please join us at the Observatory tonight for a Public Night! Tour sign-ups will start at 9:30 pm.

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

We’d love to see you at our Public Night tomorrow, May 30th! We are expecting clear skies!

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We will be canceling our Public Night this Saturday, May 23rd, due to weather. We hope to see you on another night this season ⭐️🔭

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Spiral galaxies M66 (left) and M65 (right), part of the Leo Triplet, observed on our 24-inch telescope by student observer Bernard Leal!

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Please consider joining us for Statewide Astronomy Night at the MSU Observatory this Saturday, April 25th! We will be open rain or shine for trivia, science activities, and a star talk, and will be hosting public observing, weather permitting. ✨

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Unfortunately, we will be canceling our Public Night tonight, 4/18, due to the weather. We hope to see you at another Public Night this season! The next Public Night on our schedule is Statewide Astronomy Night on 4/25, and we will be open then rain or shine.

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Hope you all can make it to our first pubic night of the year!

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Today is Give Green Day! Please consider donating to support the Observatory.💚🌃 givingto.msu.edu/causes-to-su...

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

A rare clear December night, but one of the brightest under tonight's super moon! Swipe to see the Ring Nebula and Moon captured by student observer Fatih.

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Your Support Will Make a Big Difference! MSU Observatory’s public programs are led by volunteers and supported by donations, and currently reach about 2000 people each year. givingto.msu.edu/causes-to-su...

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

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.

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

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

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

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...

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

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

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

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.

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

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

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

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

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

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.

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

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!

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

"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!

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

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.

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

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

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

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

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

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!

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

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

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

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

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

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!

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Congratulations to our class of 2025 MORP students!

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

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

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

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...

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Our first public night of 2025 is this Saturday, April 5th! Weather permitting, Mars should be visible!

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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

For Giving Green Day with Michigan State University, consider supporting the MSU Observatory so we can continue our mission of education and outreach! givingto.msu.edu/crowdpower/o...

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