UMSL observatory to hold open house - UMSL Daily

UMSL observatory to hold open house

by Kylie Shafferkoetter | Jul 6, 2009

The observatory open house will feature a viewing of the following celestial objects: Saturn, Jupiter, Hercules Cluster, Alberio and Ring Nebula.

WHAT
Observatory open house

WHEN
9 p.m. Aug. 1

WHERE
Richard D. Schwartz Observatory
University of Missouri-St. Louis
off Florissant Road and Rosedale Drive
St. Louis, MO 63121

SPONSOR
Department of Physics and Astronomy at UMSL

COST
Free and open to the public

INFO
314-516-5706

DETAILS
The observatory open house will feature a viewing of the following celestial objects: Saturn, Jupiter, Hercules Cluster, Alberio and Ring Nebula.

All open houses include a viewing of the first quarter moon, along with additional nebulae and galaxies. In the case of inclement weather, the open house will be at 9 p.m. on Aug. 2.

LATEST NEWS

UMSL community comes together for Lakota toy drive

UMSL community comes together for Lakota toy drive

Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis is leading the charitable effort to benefit the children of the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in Eagle Butte, South Dakota.

UMSL community comes together for Lakota toy drive

Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis is leading the charitable effort to benefit the children of the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in Eagle Butte, South Dakota.

UMSL community comes together for Lakota toy drive

Dec 1, 2025

Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis is leading the charitable effort to benefit the children of the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in Eagle Butte, South Dakota.

With VantageLinks, Jake and Leah Amir combine their passions for tech and health care

Their company combines both of their skill sets, leveraging Jake’s tech expertise to help Leah deliver solutions in health care.

Eye on UMSL: Tribute

Dec 1, 2025

UMSL’s own a cappella ensemble group, Vocal Point, performed “Tribute” under the direction of Associate Professor Jim Henry at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Caleb Evans, Diane Goodwin and Jeanne Zarucchi receive UMSL Hero Awards

Caleb Evans, Diane Goodwin and Jeanne Zarucchi receive UMSL Hero Awards

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.

Caleb Evans, Diane Goodwin and Jeanne Zarucchi receive UMSL Hero Awards

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.

Caleb Evans, Diane Goodwin and Jeanne Zarucchi receive UMSL Hero Awards

Nov 24, 2025

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.