Tag: stars

Missouri S&T to host fall observatory events 

Posted by on September 3, 2024

Amateur astronomers are invited to observe the skies through the 16-inch telescope at the Missouri S&T Observatory. Weather permitting, the S&T Astronomical Research Society will host free viewings throughout the fall semester. 

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Observatory fall season announced, begins with Jupiter viewing

Posted by on August 27, 2019

The public is invited to take a closer look at Jupiter through the Missouri S&T’s 16-inch-wide telescope this August.

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Betelgeuse viewing at Missouri S&T Observatory

Posted by on February 26, 2019

The public is invited to view the star Betelgeuse through Missouri S&T’s 16-inch-diameter telescope on Tuesday, March 12.

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Missouri S&T to host first April Visitors’ Night

Posted by on March 27, 2018

The public is invited to view Messier 37 and 35 through Missouri S&T’s 16-inch-diameter telescope on Monday, April 9. All viewings are subject to weather conditions.

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Missouri S&T Observatory announces Spring Visitors’ Nights; Jan. 15 event cancelled

Posted by on January 10, 2018

The public is invited to view the Great Orion Nebula through Missouri University of Science and Technology’s 16-inch-diameter telescope on Monday, Jan. 15. All viewings are subject to weather conditions.

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S&T’s Space Week starts with VR and ends with ‘Star Wars’

Posted by on November 1, 2017

Experience space in virtual reality, learn about alien life forms Down Under and watch the latest “Star Wars” film during Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Space Week Nov. 6-10.

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Missouri S&T Observatory announces October Visitors’ Night

Posted by on October 9, 2017

The public is invited to view a grouping of stars called the Wild Duck cluster through Missouri University of Science and Technology’s 16-inch-wide telescope on Thursday, Oct. 19.

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Missouri S&T Observatory to host second March visitors’ night

Posted by on March 7, 2017

The public is invited to view the Beehive Cluster of stars through Missouri University of Science and Technology’s 16-inch-diameter telescope on Tuesday, March 21.

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Missouri S&T Observatory to host February Visitors’ Night

Posted by on January 26, 2017

The public is invited to view the planet Venus through Missouri University of Science and Technology’s 16-inch telescope on Sunday, Feb. 12.

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Visitors invited to view the Pleiades Cluster at S&T Observatory

Posted by on January 9, 2017

The public is invited to view the Pleiades, a cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus, through Missouri University of Science and Technology’s 16-inch telescope in January.

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