Bridgewater State University Observatory
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The Bridgewater State University Observatory is on top of the BSU Science and Mathematics Center—we do outreach, research, and astrophotography!
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🔭 Active Sunspot Region 4366 Crosses the Sun
Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Korona
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Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Korona
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February 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
🔭 Active Sunspot Region 4366 Crosses the Sun
Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Korona
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Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Korona
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The observatory hosts night events for K-12 classes/schools, scouts, learning communities, and more. Contact us to schedule a visit for your group! We're currently booking Mondays March 23 and later.
Mondays don't work? Tell us what does, and we'll work it out.
www.bridgew.edu/center/case/...
Mondays don't work? Tell us what does, and we'll work it out.
www.bridgew.edu/center/case/...
Observatory Private Events
Scheduling Private Events on Mondays for Fall 2025. We'll implement an online calendar and sign-up form soon. In the meantime:Please contact us directly to schedule an event for a group of 20 or more ...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The observatory hosts night events for K-12 classes/schools, scouts, learning communities, and more. Contact us to schedule a visit for your group! We're currently booking Mondays March 23 and later.
Mondays don't work? Tell us what does, and we'll work it out.
www.bridgew.edu/center/case/...
Mondays don't work? Tell us what does, and we'll work it out.
www.bridgew.edu/center/case/...
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Applications to our REU summer undergraduate internship program are due Feb. 1! Come work with us 😁
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January 29, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Applications to our REU summer undergraduate internship program are due Feb. 1! Come work with us 😁
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January 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Announcing Spring 2026 Open Nights!
Weather allowing, we'll be open to the public to see planets, the Moon, stars, nebulae, galaxies and more at the following times this spring:
Wednesdays March 18 and 25 from 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesdays April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 8:30 pm - 9:45 pm.
Weather allowing, we'll be open to the public to see planets, the Moon, stars, nebulae, galaxies and more at the following times this spring:
Wednesdays March 18 and 25 from 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesdays April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 8:30 pm - 9:45 pm.
January 22, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Announcing Spring 2026 Open Nights!
Weather allowing, we'll be open to the public to see planets, the Moon, stars, nebulae, galaxies and more at the following times this spring:
Wednesdays March 18 and 25 from 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesdays April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 8:30 pm - 9:45 pm.
Weather allowing, we'll be open to the public to see planets, the Moon, stars, nebulae, galaxies and more at the following times this spring:
Wednesdays March 18 and 25 from 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesdays April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 8:30 pm - 9:45 pm.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM
2026 looks like a good year for space exploration and astronomy! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/s...
Your Wait for These Space Events Is About to Pay Off
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January 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM
2026 looks like a good year for space exploration and astronomy! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/s...
The observatory is scheduling Traveling Presentations for 2026! We're offering the following talks to be given at libraries, schools, and other venues, with fees starting at $150 for a 1-hour presentation. For more information, visit our website at www.bridgew.edu/center/case/....
January 9, 2026 at 5:43 PM
The observatory is scheduling Traveling Presentations for 2026! We're offering the following talks to be given at libraries, schools, and other venues, with fees starting at $150 for a 1-hour presentation. For more information, visit our website at www.bridgew.edu/center/case/....
Our fall season of public nights has ended, but we'll start back up in the spring. Check back for the schedule in 2026!
November 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Our fall season of public nights has ended, but we'll start back up in the spring. Check back for the schedule in 2026!
Wed. Nov. 19: We will be open tonight from 6:30 - 7:45 pm. Dress warmly!
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Wed. Nov. 19: We will be open tonight from 6:30 - 7:45 pm. Dress warmly!
Wed. Nov. 12: Clouds once again, everyone - we'll be closed tonight.
However!! Keep checking outside your doors for an opening in the clouds - you might be lucky enough to see the Aurora tonight!
However!! Keep checking outside your doors for an opening in the clouds - you might be lucky enough to see the Aurora tonight!
November 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Wed. Nov. 12: Clouds once again, everyone - we'll be closed tonight.
However!! Keep checking outside your doors for an opening in the clouds - you might be lucky enough to see the Aurora tonight!
However!! Keep checking outside your doors for an opening in the clouds - you might be lucky enough to see the Aurora tonight!
Wed. Nov. 5: Due to clouds, we will not be open to the public tonight.
November 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Wed. Nov. 5: Due to clouds, we will not be open to the public tonight.
Thu. 10/30: Tonight's Halloween event is cancelled due to clouds.
October 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Thu. 10/30: Tonight's Halloween event is cancelled due to clouds.
Wed. 10/29: We'll be closed tonight due to clouds.
Tomorrow's our rain date for the Halloween event, but it looks very likely to be cancelled due to weather, too. If it does run, it'll be 6:45 - 8:45 pm. Check back here for the decision!
Tomorrow's our rain date for the Halloween event, but it looks very likely to be cancelled due to weather, too. If it does run, it'll be 6:45 - 8:45 pm. Check back here for the decision!
October 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Wed. 10/29: We'll be closed tonight due to clouds.
Tomorrow's our rain date for the Halloween event, but it looks very likely to be cancelled due to weather, too. If it does run, it'll be 6:45 - 8:45 pm. Check back here for the decision!
Tomorrow's our rain date for the Halloween event, but it looks very likely to be cancelled due to weather, too. If it does run, it'll be 6:45 - 8:45 pm. Check back here for the decision!
If the weather is clear tomorrow (Wed. 10/28), we'll have our Halloween event with decorations and candy, 6:45 - 8:45 pm - **but** the forecasts say the weather will be terrible! If we can't hold our special event tomorrow, we'll try again Thursday - and if not then, we'll try again next Wednesday.
October 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
If the weather is clear tomorrow (Wed. 10/28), we'll have our Halloween event with decorations and candy, 6:45 - 8:45 pm - **but** the forecasts say the weather will be terrible! If we can't hold our special event tomorrow, we'll try again Thursday - and if not then, we'll try again next Wednesday.
Wed. 10/22: We expect clear skies tonight! Join us 7:30-8:45 pm for views of Saturn, the Andromeda Galaxy, the Double Cluster, the Dragonfly Cluster, the Ring Nebula, double stars, and possibly more! There's no Moon tonight, so fingers crossed for nice, dark skies.
October 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Wed. 10/22: We expect clear skies tonight! Join us 7:30-8:45 pm for views of Saturn, the Andromeda Galaxy, the Double Cluster, the Dragonfly Cluster, the Ring Nebula, double stars, and possibly more! There's no Moon tonight, so fingers crossed for nice, dark skies.
Wednesday 10/15 - Tonight's event is cancelled due to clouds. We'll try again next week.
October 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Wednesday 10/15 - Tonight's event is cancelled due to clouds. We'll try again next week.
Wednesday Oct. 8: We'll be closed tonight due to the weather. We'll try again next week!
October 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Wednesday Oct. 8: We'll be closed tonight due to the weather. We'll try again next week!
We'll be open to the public, weather allowing, on the following Wednesdays:
- Oct. 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 7:30 - 8:45 pm
- Nov. 5, 12, and 19 from 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Please check the afternoon of the event for our weather decision!
- Oct. 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 7:30 - 8:45 pm
- Nov. 5, 12, and 19 from 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Please check the afternoon of the event for our weather decision!
October 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
We'll be open to the public, weather allowing, on the following Wednesdays:
- Oct. 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 7:30 - 8:45 pm
- Nov. 5, 12, and 19 from 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Please check the afternoon of the event for our weather decision!
- Oct. 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 7:30 - 8:45 pm
- Nov. 5, 12, and 19 from 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Please check the afternoon of the event for our weather decision!
Wednesday 10/1: We'll be open tonight from 7:30 - 8:45 pm! Come see Saturn, the moon, star clusters, and more through our telescopes!
October 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Wednesday 10/1: We'll be open tonight from 7:30 - 8:45 pm! Come see Saturn, the moon, star clusters, and more through our telescopes!
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Our favorite kinds of fireworks are the cosmic kind 🌟🎆
Our #RubinFirstLook image of the Trifid and Lagoon Nebulae has plenty of cosmic fireworks to explore! Let the bright, young stars in these clusters add some sparkle to your #FourthOfJuly holiday ✨🔭🧪
📷: NSF–DOE Rubin Obs.
Our #RubinFirstLook image of the Trifid and Lagoon Nebulae has plenty of cosmic fireworks to explore! Let the bright, young stars in these clusters add some sparkle to your #FourthOfJuly holiday ✨🔭🧪
📷: NSF–DOE Rubin Obs.
July 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Our favorite kinds of fireworks are the cosmic kind 🌟🎆
Our #RubinFirstLook image of the Trifid and Lagoon Nebulae has plenty of cosmic fireworks to explore! Let the bright, young stars in these clusters add some sparkle to your #FourthOfJuly holiday ✨🔭🧪
📷: NSF–DOE Rubin Obs.
Our #RubinFirstLook image of the Trifid and Lagoon Nebulae has plenty of cosmic fireworks to explore! Let the bright, young stars in these clusters add some sparkle to your #FourthOfJuly holiday ✨🔭🧪
📷: NSF–DOE Rubin Obs.
Our next public nights will occur in the Fall. Check back for the official schedule!
July 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Our next public nights will occur in the Fall. Check back for the official schedule!
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Who was Vera C. Rubin? 💫
Vera Rubin is the namesake of NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory, but how much do you know about her? 🔭🧪
Vera Rubin is the namesake of NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory, but how much do you know about her? 🔭🧪
June 27, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Who was Vera C. Rubin? 💫
Vera Rubin is the namesake of NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory, but how much do you know about her? 🔭🧪
Vera Rubin is the namesake of NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory, but how much do you know about her? 🔭🧪