Howell Observatory
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Howell Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Starkville, Mississippi, owned and operated by Mississippi State University's Department of Physics and Astronomy.
About Howell Observatory
As a university-run facility, Howell Observatory serves the teaching and outreach needs of Mississippi State's astronomy programme, giving students and the public a way to engage with practical, hands-on observing.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located in Starkville, in the North America region of the United States, on or near the Mississippi State University campus.
Visiting Howell Observatory
As a university facility, Howell Observatory's public access is typically tied to the department's teaching schedule and any advertised open nights. Check Mississippi State University's Physics and Astronomy department for current visiting details before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
A Star Register certificate gives you the exact right ascension and declination of your named star, coordinates that work with any properly set-up telescope, including university instruments like those at Howell. Browse our packages or explore the catalogue to name a star today.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
