The Missouri State University Baker Observatory will be open for public viewing twice this fall 2015.

There will be a “Family Weekend” event at the Observatory, “A Night Under the Stars,” from 7:30 – 10:30 on September 11th.

The following Friday, September 18th from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m is the regularly scheduled NASA Public Observing Night.

We plan to look at the Moon, Saturn and its famous rings, double stars, star clusters, nebulas, and galaxies through a variety of telescopes.  The event will only be held if the weather is favorable.  The rain date will be the following night at the same time.

The Observatory is located at 1766 Old Hillcrest Road in Webster County. A traffic attendant will be at the intersection with Rose Bush Drive to direct parking. Please use a red-cellophane-covered flashlight to find your way around the Observatory grounds and wear comfortable, sturdy shoes.

Directions to the Observatory