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.
Upcoming viewings are planned for the fall:
• Ring Nebula – 8-11:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26
• Saturn – 8:20-11:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10
• Dumbbell Nebula – 8-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24
• The Pleiades – 6:45-9:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7
• Saturn –6:45-9:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5
• Uranus– 6:45-9:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12
These viewings are free and open to the public; no reservation or ticket is required. Children are welcome at the observatory, but they must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors must be able to climb a small set of stairs to reach the telescope.
For up-to-date information on viewings and schedule changes, please visit the S&T Astronomical Research Society’s Facebook page.
