Murillo Family Observatory

Hi folks! We're pleased to announce our summer Open House schedule:

6/12 8:30pm
6/25 8:45pm
7/14 8:30pm
7/23 8:30pm
8/6 8:15pm

Please join us this Friday to kick of a summer of stars!

Dear Campus Community:
Due to cloudy weather and the threat of rain, tonight’s event has been canceled. However, we are pleased to reschedule our Open House for tomorrow, May 6. Gates will open at 8:15 PM.

This will be our final event of the semester, so we hope to see you there. Please keep an eye out for our upcoming summer schedule, which will be announced soon.

Please Note: All events are weather permitting and require a valid parking permit.

Great news, the skies are looking clear tonight! 🌌 That means it’s the perfect evening to explore the universe together.
You’re warmly invited to our Open House at the Murillo Family Observatory tonight, April 7, 2026. Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or just curious about what’s up there, we’d love to have you join us for a night of discovery and wonder.
✨ Gates open at 7:30 PM
🔭 Telescopes, stars, and good vibes await!
Come by, look up, and let the universe surprise you.
If you are unable to join us tonight here is a list of our additional events:
🔭 Upcoming Events (Weather Permitting):
Tuesday, April 14 – Day Event 12:00 PM–1:00 PM (between the Physical Sciences Building & Library)
Wednesday, April 22 – Night Event 7:30 PM (at the Observatory)
Tuesday, April 28 – Day Event 12:00 PM–1:00 PM (between the Physical Sciences Building & Library)
Tuesday, May 5 – Night Event 8:15 PM (at the Observatory)

We invite you to join us tonight March 17, 2026 for an Open House at the Murillo Family Observatory! It’s a great opportunity to enjoy the night sky and explore the universe with us. Gates will open at 7:30 PM.
If you are unable to join us tonight here is a list of our additional events:
🔭 Upcoming Events (Weather Permitting):
Tuesday, March 24 – Day Event 12:00 PM–1:00 PM (between the Physical Sciences Building & Library)
Tuesday, April 7 – Night Event 7:30 PM (at the Observatory)
Tuesday, April 14 – Day Event 12:00 PM–1:00 PM (between the Physical Sciences Building & Library)
Wednesday, April 22 – Night Event 7:30 PM (at the Observatory)
Tuesday, April 28 – Day Event 12:00 PM–1:00 PM (between the Physical Sciences Building & Library)
Tuesday, May 5 – Night Event 8:15 PM (at the Observatory)
Please Note: All events are weather permitting and require a valid parking permit.

Unfortunately, with the predicted rain this evening we will not be able to host our Open House tonight!

Please join us our next evening Open House on March 4th! The remainder of the semester's events can be found on our previous post or on our website. Stay safe, stay dry!

We are pleased to announce our Spring Semester Open House Schedule! With our first event tomorrow evening, we hope to see you soon!

Due to rain in the area this evening, we need to cancel tonight’s Murillo Family Observatory Open House. We’re not able to open the domes safely when there’s rain—or even a high chance of it—so we’re pressing pause for tonight. If you had shared this event with friends or students, please pass along this update.

We hope you’ll join us at an upcoming open house instead:

Next Open House Dates

Oct 27 – Day Event (11:30 AM–1:30 PM, between PS Building & Library)
Nov 6 – Night Event (30 min after sunset, Observatory)
Nov 24 – Day Event (11:30 AM–1:30 PM, between PS Building & Library)
Dec 4 – Night Event (30 min after sunset, Observatory)
Thank you for your understanding—and for your enthusiasm for the night sky. We look forward to seeing you under clearer skies soon!

It looks like it’s going to be a beautiful evening—perfect for stargazing! 🌌 We invite you to join us tonight (Wednesday, October 1, 2025) for our Open House at the Murillo Family Observatory. Gates open: 7:00 PM Bring your friends and family for an evening under the stars!

Join us for Upcoming events:

Friday, October 10, 2025 — Day Event
Time: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Location: Between the Physical Sciences Building and the Library

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 — Night Event at the Observatory
Time: Begins 30 minutes after sunset
Location: Murillo Family Observatory

Monday, October 27, 2025 — Day Event
Time: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Location: Between the Physical Sciences Building and the Library

Thursday, November 6, 2025 — Night Event at the Observatory
Time: Begins 30 minutes after sunset
Location: Murillo Family Observatory

Monday, November 24, 2025 — Day Event
Time: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Location: Between the Physical Sciences Building and the Library

Thursday, December 4, 2025 — Night Event at the Observatory
Time: Begins 30 minutes after sunset
Location: Murillo Family Observatory

You're invited to a special Full Moon (nearly) viewing tonight at the Murillo Family Observatory! Gates will open at 7 PM, and we’re expecting a beautiful evening under the stars. We hope to see you there!

Welcome back students and friends of the Murillo Family Observatory! We invite you to join us for night time Open House events and introduce a new day event, located near the Student Union, where we can safely look at the Sun!