Open House at Andreas Observatory

Observatory Tour and Public Viewing

Andreas Observatory will be open regularly to the public during the fall observing season.

Visitors to Andreas Observatory may hear a talk, tour the building, inspect the observing equipment, and view images stored on the observatory computers. And if the night is sufficiently clear, they will have a chance to look through one of the largest telescopes in Minnesota.

Fall Dates and Times

• Andreas Observatory will be open to the public on selected Friday evenings during the fall.
• These events will be held only if skies are sufficiently clear.
• Anticipated dates and times for Fall 2009:
• Friday, September 18, 8:30 to 10:30 pm
• Friday, September 25, 8:30 to 10:30 pm
• Friday, October 16, 8:30 to 10:30 pm
• Friday, November 20, 8:30 to 10:30 pm

Visitors should park at the south end of Lot 1 and WALK to the observatory – a distance of about 600 yards.

If the skies are not sufficiently clear at the scheduled viewing time each evening, the observatory will not be open.

Sky Conditions at Andreas Observatory

• Current cloud cover/radar
• Forecast cloud cover

A SIGN on the GATE at the SOUTH END of Lot 1 (see map) will indicate whether Andreas Observatory is OPEN to the public.

Phone Andreas Observatory (389-2691) during the scheduled hours (see above) to check the status of the observing event.
[If no one answers, the event is off.]

If you have special needs, please contact the MSU Disability Services Office at 389-2825.