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The physics discipline and Physics Student Club conduct monthly public telescope viewings on the second Monday of the month, and additionally for astronomical events of interest. Please note that the weather conditions can influence observing. Check back here about two hours before your visit for updated information. Start times vary with sunset times.
If you are interested in visiting with a group, please contact the physics faculty at the University of Minnesota Morris.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm:
Check for weather announcements. This might make up for the bad weather day on October 24.
It's a full-moon night! Uranus and the Pleiades are huddling close to the moon in the east. Saturn and M31 Andromeda Galaxy will also be in view.
Thursday, October 16, 2025,2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Observatory open to public
Thursday, October 16, 2025,2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Observatory open to public
Rescheduled to a time in November, time TBA
Rescheduled to a time in November, time TBA
Check for weather announcements.
This one is all about the sun, sunspots, and flares. 16-inch SCT and H-alpha viewer.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Observatory open to public
Monday, November 24, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Observatory open to public
Check for weather announcements.
A waxing crescent moon, and Saturn. Uranus is close to the Pleiades. Andromeda Galaxy might be a viable option.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Observatory open to public
Monday, December 8, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Observatory open to public
Check for weather announcements.
The last opportunity of the year. No moon and dark sky: we can have a treasure hunt for deep-space objects.
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