BGSU Observatory
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BGSU Observatory sits on the roof of the Physical Sciences Laboratory Building at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, United States.
About BGSU Observatory
The observatory's main instrument is a 0.5-metre (20-inch) DFM computer-operated reflecting telescope fitted with a First Magnitude CCD camera, used for both undergraduate astronomy instruction and public stargazing sessions.
History
The observatory was built in 1984 as part of the Physical Sciences Laboratory Building, a $7.2 million facility on the Bowling Green State University campus.
Telescopes & research
Alongside the main 0.5-metre reflector, the observatory's rooftop sky deck accommodates portable telescopes for public viewing nights, and the facility is used in the university's astronomy course instruction under observatory director Dr. Andrew Layden.
Location & getting there
The observatory is on the Bowling Green State University campus in Ohio, United States, built directly into the roof of the Physical Sciences Laboratory Building.
Visiting BGSU Observatory
The observatory opens to the public on weekends following planetarium shows during the academic year, weather permitting, with both the main telescope and portable instruments available on the sky deck.
See your named star from here
With a public sky deck and a 0.5-metre telescope, BGSU Observatory is a solid place to look for a named star's exact coordinates. Name a star or check the catalogue before your next planetarium visit.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.
