Boise State Astronomical Observatory
Tonight’s Update (November 15th)
Stargazing is CANCELLED! It will be cloudy. Please check back next week.
Renewing the Astronomical Observatory
Matching gifts through October 2024. Now is the time!
Help us make Boise State’s astronomical observatory a keystone of research and education on campus!
Though the observatory on campus is still functional and lovingly maintained, at 50 years old, it is showing its age. Upgrades to Boise State’s observatory will support teaching at the university and will allow it to be run remotely by schools, libraries, and guest observers, expanding Boise State’s astronomical footprint throughout Idaho.
Plan your visit
Open Hours
Fall 2024 Semester Stargazing on the Quad
During the Fall Semester, our Observatory will be inaccessible. To not miss out on any good stargazing, we will be hosting weekly stargazing on the Boise State Quad instead. Stargazing will be from 8:15pm until 11pm, if the weather permits. Announcements will be made each Friday at 12:00 pm MT on this page to let anyone interested know if the event will be happening.
Observatory Visits
(Unavailable for Fall 2024 Semester)
The Observatory will be open on Friday nights just after sunset (view sunset times)Â until midnight, if the weather permits. Announcements will be made each Friday at 12:00 pm MT on this page to let the public know if the Observatory will be open or closed and what time to arrive.