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: 

• Hercules Cluster – 8.-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 

• Pleiades Cluster – 7-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 

• Jupiter – 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 

• Andromeda Galaxy – 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. 

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.