Mendenhall Observatory

Mendenhall Observatory sits on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater, Oklahoma, carrying the name of the university's very first astronomer.

About Mendenhall Observatory

Officially known as the H.S. Mendenhall Observatory, the facility is owned and operated by Oklahoma State University. It honours Harrison Shepler Mendenhall, who served as the university's first astronomer, connecting the observatory's name directly to the early days of astronomy teaching at the school.

Location & getting there

The observatory is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on the Oklahoma State University campus, making it a straightforward visit for anyone already on or near the university grounds.

Visiting Mendenhall Observatory

For current opening times and any public viewing sessions, it's best to check directly with Oklahoma State University's Department of Physics before planning a visit.

See your named star from here

A university observatory like this one can turn its telescope toward any point in the sky, including the coordinates of a star named through Star Register. Check the catalogue for your star's position ahead of a visit to Mendenhall Observatory.