August 2008:
The 2008 fall observing season at Standeford Observatory runs from September 2 to November 25. Public evenings will be held on Thursdays at Standeford. read more
June 2008:
Dr. Russell Palma had a crucial role in the discovery of a new mineral that was found in the upper reaches of the atmosphere and apparently came from a comet. read more
March 2008:
The next Physics Show will be performed in Trafton C121 on Tuesday, April 29. read more
February 2008:
Andreas Observatory will be open to the public on February 20 to view the total lunar eclipse and Saturn. read more
September 2007:
Andreas Observatory and its computer-controlled, 20-inch telescope will be open on a regular basis in fall 2007, beginning Friday, September 21. read more
September 2007:
The Department of Physics & Astronomy will recognize the generosity of alumnus Clint Crosby on Thursday, Sept. 20, by naming its weekly seminar series in his honor. Crosby will speak at the first Clint Crosby/Lockheed Martin Physics and Astronomy Seminar. read more
September 2007:
About 60 guests attended a First Light Dedication of the new Baker Ritchey-Chretien telescope at Andreas Observatory Thursday, September 13. The telescope – purchased with funds raised in a campaign spearheaded by astronomy alumnus Adam Mans – has the ability to take spectacular wide-field photos of the sky.
August 2007:
The 2007 fall observing season at Standeford Observatory runs from September 4 to November 20. Public evenings will be held on Thursdays at Standeford. read more
March 2007:
The next Physics Show will be performed in Trafton C121 on Tuesday, May 1. read more
March 2007:
The 2007 spring observing season at Standeford Observatory runs from March 26 to May 3. read more
November 2006:
On the afternoon of Wednesday, November 8, the transit of the planet Mercury across the Sun's disk may be observed from the Trafton patio, just north of the Biology main office. read more
September 2006:
Dr. Igor Kogoutiouk has been presented with the CSET Excellence in Student Advising and Leadership Award for 2006.
August 2006:
Standeford Observatory has been relocated to a new site in the woods at the south end of campus, near the Ropes Course, the ROTC Tower, and Andreas Observatory. see pictures of the move
June 2006:
MSU physics graduate Adam Johnson has been awarded a Fulbright scholarship to study in Norway. [PDF] download press release (107 KiB)
April 2006:
Dr. Russell Palma has been selected to present the 2006 Douglas R. Moore Faculty Research Lecture on his work with the NASA Genesis and Stardust missions. read more
