Starting Thursday, January 1st, 1970
October 2005
November 2005
December 2005
Friday, December 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83 .
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
January 2006
Friday, January 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory: If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83 .
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
February 2006
Friday, February 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83 .
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
March 2006
Friday, March 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83 .
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
April 2006
Friday, April 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can alos be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
May 2006
Friday, May 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can alos be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 9:30 pm
June 2006
Friday, June 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can alos be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 10:00 pm
July 2006
Friday, July 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can alos be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 10:00 pm
August 2006
Friday, August 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can alos be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 9:30 pm
September 2006
Friday, September 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can alos be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 9:00 pm
October 2006
Friday, October 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can alos be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 8:00 pm
November 2006
Friday, November 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
December 2006
Friday, December 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
January 2007
Friday, January 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
February 2007
Friday, February 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
March 2007
Friday, March 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
April 2007
Friday, April 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 8:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
May 2007
Friday, May 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
June 2007
Friday, June 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
July 2007
Friday, July 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
August 2007
Friday, August 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
September 2007
Friday, September 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
October 2007
Wednesday, October 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 8:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
Friday, October 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 8:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
November 2007
Friday, November 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
December 2007
Friday, December 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
January 2008
Friday, January 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
February 2008
Friday, February 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
Wednesday, February 20th
- Goodsell Observatory Open for Special Astronomical Event
- On Wednesday evening, Feb. 20, the Moon will enter the Earth's shadow and turn red! The total eclipse will be easily visible to the naked eye. If it is clear, Carleton College's Goodsell Observatory will also have telescopic viewing from 8-10:30 PM. Dress very warmly as the telescopes are set up in unheated areas, and lines may be long. The partial phase begins at 7:43. Totality lasts from 9:01 to 9:51.
- 8:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
March 2008
Friday, March 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 7:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
April 2008
Friday, April 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
May 2008
Friday, May 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
June 2008
Friday, June 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
August 2008
Friday, August 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
September 2008
Friday, September 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
October 2008
Friday, October 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 8:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
November 2008
Friday, November 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
December 2008
Friday, December 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
January 2009
Friday, January 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
February 2009
Friday, February 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
March 2009
Friday, March 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83
- 7:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
April 2009
Friday, April 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Starting times vary as the sunset time changes. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are cancelled if it is cloudy. A full listing of Public Evenings at the observatory can be found at http://go.carleton.edu/83.
- 8:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
May 2009
Friday, May 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Starting times vary as the sunset time changes. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are cancelled if it is cloudy. A full listing of Public Evenings at the observatory can be found at http://go.carleton.edu/83.
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
June 2009
Friday, June 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Starting times vary as the sunset time changes. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are cancelled if it is cloudy. A full listing of Public Evenings at the observatory can be found at http://go.carleton.edu/83.
- 10:00 pm
July 2009
Friday, July 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Starting times vary as the sunset time changes. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are cancelled if it is cloudy. A full listing of Public Evenings at the observatory can be found at http://go.carleton.edu/83.
- 10:00 pm
August 2009
Friday, August 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Starting times vary as the sunset time changes. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are cancelled if it is cloudy. A full listing of Public Evenings at the observatory can be found at http://go.carleton.edu/83.
- 10:00 pm
September 2009
Friday, September 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Starting times vary as the sunset time changes. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are cancelled if it is cloudy. A full listing of Public Evenings at the observatory can be found at http://go.carleton.edu/83.
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
October 2009
Friday, October 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Starting times vary as the sunset time changes. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are cancelled if it is cloudy. A full listing of Public Evenings at the observatory can be found at http://go.carleton.edu/83.
- 8:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
November 2009
Friday, November 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Starting times vary as the sunset time changes. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy. A full listing of Public Evenings at the observatory can be found at http://go.carleton.edu/83.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
December 2009
Friday, December 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
January 2010
Friday, January 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
February 2010
Friday, February 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
March 2010
Friday, March 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 7:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
April 2010
Friday, April 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
May 2010
Friday, May 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
June 2010
Friday, June 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
July 2010
Friday, July 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
August 2010
Friday, August 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
September 2010
Friday, September 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
October 2010
Friday, October 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 8:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
November 2010
Friday, November 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
December 2010
Friday, December 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
January 2011
Friday, January 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
February 2011
Friday, February 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
March 2011
Friday, March 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
April 2011
Friday, April 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
May 2011
Friday, May 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
June 2011
Friday, June 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
July 2011
Friday, July 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
August 2011
Friday, August 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
September 2011
Friday, September 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
October 2011
Friday, October 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 7:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
November 2011
Friday, November 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
December 2011
Friday, December 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
February 2012
Friday, February 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
March 2012
Friday, March 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
April 2012
Thursday, April 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
Friday, April 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
May 2012
Friday, May 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
June 2012
Friday, June 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
Tuesday, June 5th
- Viewing the Transit of Venus
- Come take a look through the Observatory's solar telescopes and watch the planet Venus passing in front of the Sun's disk.
- 5:04 pm, Goodsell Observatory and then the Hill of Oaks
July 2012
Friday, July 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
August 2012
Friday, August 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
September 2012
Friday, September 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
October 2012
Friday, October 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 8:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
November 2012
Friday, November 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
December 2012
Friday, December 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday evening of each month for two hours. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Open houses are canceled if it is cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
January 2013
Friday, January 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
February 2013
Friday, February 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are always the first Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
March 2013
Friday, March 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
April 2013
Friday, April 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
May 2013
Friday, May 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
June 2013
Friday, June 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
July 2013
Friday, July 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
August 2013
Friday, August 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
September 2013
Friday, September 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 8:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
October 2013
Friday, October 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 8:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
November 2013
Friday, November 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
December 2013
Friday, December 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
January 2014
Friday, January 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
February 2014
Friday, February 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
March 2014
Friday, March 7th
- Canceled: Goodsell Observatory Open House
- The open house for Friday, March 7th has been canceled due to the cloud cover. Check back next month for the open house on Friday, 4/4.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
April 2014
Friday, April 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 8:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
Tuesday, April 15th
- Total Lunar Eclipse Observation
- Total Lunar Eclipse Monday night/Tuesday morning April 14/15, 1-3:30 AM Goodsell Observatory, Tuesday morning, April 15th, from 1-3:30 AM.
- 1:00 am, Goodsell Observatory
- Total Lunar Eclipse Observation
- Come see the lunar eclipse at Goodsell Observatory on Tuesday morning, April 15th, from 1:00 to 3:30 AM!
- 1:00 am, Goodsell Observatory
May 2014
Friday, May 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
June 2014
Friday, June 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
July 2014
August 2014
Friday, August 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
September 2014
Friday, September 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 8:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
October 2014
Friday, October 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 8:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
November 2014
Friday, November 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
December 2014
Friday, December 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Goodsell Observatory Open Houses are the 1st Friday of each month. Dress warmly, as the domes are not heated. Canceled if skies are cloudy.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, December 5th from 7-9 PM if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
January 2015
Friday, January 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, January 2nd from 7-9 PM if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
February 2015
Friday, February 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, February 6th from 7-9 PM if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
March 2015
Friday, March 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, March 6th from 7-9 PM if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
April 2015
Friday, April 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, April 3rd from 9-11 PM if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
May 2015
Friday, May 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, May 1st from 9:30-11:30 PM if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
June 2015
Friday, June 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, June 5th from 10:00 PM-Midnight if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
July 2015
Friday, July 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, July 3rd from 10:00 PM-Midnight if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
August 2015
Friday, August 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, August 7th from 9:30-11:30 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
September 2015
Friday, September 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, September 4th from 8:30-10:30 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 8:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
October 2015
Friday, October 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, October 2nd from 8:00-10:00 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 8:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
November 2015
Friday, November 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, November 6th from 7:00-9:00 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
December 2015
Friday, December 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, December 4th from 7:00-9:00 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
January 2016
Friday, January 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, January 1st from 7:00-9:00 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
February 2016
Friday, February 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, February 5th from 7:00-9:00 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
March 2016
Friday, March 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, March 4th from 7:30-9:30 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
April 2016
Friday, April 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, April 1st from 8:30-10:30 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 8:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
May 2016
Friday, May 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, May 6th from 9:30-11:30 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
June 2016
Friday, June 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, June 3rd from 10:00 pm-Midnight if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
July 2016
Friday, July 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, July 1st from 10:00 pm-Midnight if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
August 2016
Friday, August 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, August 5th from 9:30-11:30 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
September 2016
Friday, September 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, September 2nd from 8:30-10:30 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 8:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
October 2016
Friday, October 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, October 7th from 7:30-9:30 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
November 2016
Friday, November 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, November 4th from 7:00-9:00 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
January 2017
Friday, January 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, January 6th from 7:00-9:00 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
February 2017
Friday, February 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes. Canceled if the skies are not clear.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, February 6th from 7:00-9:00 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
March 2017
Friday, March 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes. Canceled if skies are not clear.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, March 3rd from 7:00-9:00 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
April 2017
Friday, April 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes. Canceled if skies are not clear.
- 8:30 pm
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, April 7th from 8:30-10:30 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 8:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
May 2017
Friday, May 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, May 5th from 9:30-11:30 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes. Canceled if skies are not clear.
- 9:30 pm
June 2017
Friday, June 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes. Canceled if skies are not clear.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, June 2nd from 10:00 pm-midnight if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
July 2017
Friday, July 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes. Canceled if skies are not clear.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
August 2017
Friday, August 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes. Canceled if skies are not clear.
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
September 2017
Friday, September 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes. Canceled if skies are not clear.
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
October 2017
Friday, October 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes. Canceled if skies are not clear.
- 8:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
November 2017
Friday, November 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes. Canceled if skies are not clear.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
December 2017
Friday, December 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes. Canceled if skies are not clear.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
January 2018
Friday, January 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes. Canceled if skies are not clear.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, January 5th from 7:00-9:30 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
February 2018
Friday, February 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes. Canceled if skies are not clear.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, February 2nd from 7 - 9 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
March 2018
Friday, March 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes. Canceled if skies are not clear.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, March 2nd from 7-9 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
April 2018
Friday, April 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, April 6th from 8:45 - 10:45 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 8:45 pm, Goodsell Observatory
May 2018
Friday, May 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, May 4th from 9:15 - 11:15 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulas using a variety of telescopes.
- 9:15 pm, Goodsell Observatory
June 2018
Friday, June 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, June 1st from 9:45 - 11:45 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 9:45 pm, Goodsell Observatory
July 2018
Friday, July 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, July 6th from 10:00 - midnight if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
August 2018
Friday, August 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, August 3rd from 9:30 - 11:30 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
September 2018
Friday, September 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, Sept 7th from 8:30 - 10:30 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 8:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
October 2018
Friday, October 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, Oct 5th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
November 2018
Friday, November 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, Nov. 2nd from 7:00 - 9:00 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
December 2018
Friday, December 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, Dec 7th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
January 2019
Friday, January 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, Jan 4th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
Sunday, January 20th
- Total Lunar Eclipse Observation
- Goodsell will hold a special open house on Sun, 1/20, when there will be a total lunar eclipse. Join us to take a look with a telescope!
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
February 2019
Friday, February 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, Feb 1st from 7:00 - 9:00 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
March 2019
Friday, March 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, Mar 1st from 7:00 - 9:00 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
April 2019
Friday, April 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, Apr 5th from 8:30 - 10:30 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 8:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
May 2019
Friday, May 3rd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, May 3rd from 9:00 - 11:00 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
June 2019
Friday, June 7th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, June 7th from 10:00 pm - midnight if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
July 2019
Friday, July 5th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, July 5th from 10:00 pm - midnight if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 10:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
August 2019
Friday, August 2nd
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, Aug 2nd from 9:30 - 11:30 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 9:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
September 2019
Friday, September 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, Sept 6th from 8:30 - 10:30 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 8:30 pm, Goodsell Observatory
October 2019
Friday, October 4th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, Oct 4th from 8:00 - 10:00 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 8:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
November 2019
Friday, November 1st
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, Nov 1st from 7:00 - 9:00 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
Friday, November 8th
- State-Wide Star Party
- Picture this: Thousands of Minnesotans across the state observing the Moon and engaging in astronomy activities all at the same time.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
December 2019
Friday, December 6th
- Goodsell Observatory Open House
- Friday, Dec 6th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm if clear. View the moon, stars, planets, and nebulae using a variety of telescopes.
- 7:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory
February 2020
March 2020
April 2020
May 2020
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