The goal of the Stargaze is to give you the oportunity to view the heavens first-hand with the help of experienced undergraduates. You will learn some constellations, look at stars through a small telescope (8-inch, a typical telescope bought by amateurs), and look at fainter celestial objects through a larger research telescope (30-inch). BGSU is one of a few Universities to have a large telescope on campus, within easy reach of its students. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity!
January 21 - March 29
Except no sessions on Sun Mar 11 thru Sun Mar 18 (Spring Break).
April 1 - May 3
2. Stargaze sessions are held in the Observatory area on the roof of the Physical Sciences Laboratory Building. Enter the building at the west door (next to the Planetarium). Wait by the elevator on the ground floor. Do not use the stairs. You will be escorted to the Observatory in a group as near as possible to the scheduled time. Each session lasts about 45 - 60 minutes. The maximum size of a group is 20 people on a first come/first serve basis.
3. There is no late admission. If you miss the departure of a group, you must wait until the next scheduled time. There are no exceptions and there is no other access to the Observatory.
4. Look at the sky before you come. Sessions are held only when the sky is clear and free of clouds. If it's cloudy, partly cloudy, too hazy, foggy, raining, or snowing, the sessions must be cancelled. If you live out of town or sky conditions look ambiguous to you, you can call 372-8831 for a recorded message telling whether the sessions will be held or cancelled. The tape is put in one hour before the first scheduled session, so please do not call earlier than that, or you may get a wrong message.
5. Bring your student ID card. That is how we credit the points to your grade!
6. Dress warmly. The roof is usually colder and windier than the ground. No smoking, food, or beverages on the roof.
7. The student telescope operators have full disciplinary authority if necessary.