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Welcome to the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Friedman Observatory on Bluesky! Follow us for Observatory open house dates and times.
We're a free, open to the public astronomical observatory in Northeast Pennsylvania on the PSU Wilkes-Barre campus.
We're a free, open to the public astronomical observatory in Northeast Pennsylvania on the PSU Wilkes-Barre campus.
The PSU Friedman Observatory will be closed, Friday, November 21, 2025 due to forecast clouds and rain.
November 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The PSU Friedman Observatory will be closed, Friday, November 21, 2025 due to forecast clouds and rain.
The PSU Friedman Observatory will be closed this Friday, November 14, 2025 due to clouds.
November 11, 2025 at 5:09 AM
The PSU Friedman Observatory will be closed this Friday, November 14, 2025 due to clouds.
The PSU Wilkes-Barre Friedman Observatory will be closed this Friday, October 31, 2025 due to forecast clouds.
October 28, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The PSU Wilkes-Barre Friedman Observatory will be closed this Friday, October 31, 2025 due to forecast clouds.
Thanks to everyone who made it out on a school night to see C/2025 A6 (Lemmon)!
Observing list for October 26, 2025:
- C/2025 A6 (Lemmon)
- C/2025 R2 (SWAN)
- Saturn
- NGC 896
- M31
- M27
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Observing list for October 26, 2025:
- C/2025 A6 (Lemmon)
- C/2025 R2 (SWAN)
- Saturn
- NGC 896
- M31
- M27
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PSU Friedman Observatory Oct 26, 2025 Open House Live Stacks
* NGC 896
* M31
* M27
* C/2025 R2 (SWAN)
* C/2025 A6 (Lemmon)
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October 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Thanks to everyone who made it out on a school night to see C/2025 A6 (Lemmon)!
Observing list for October 26, 2025:
- C/2025 A6 (Lemmon)
- C/2025 R2 (SWAN)
- Saturn
- NGC 896
- M31
- M27
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Observing list for October 26, 2025:
- C/2025 A6 (Lemmon)
- C/2025 R2 (SWAN)
- Saturn
- NGC 896
- M31
- M27
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The PSU Friedman Observatory will be closed this Friday, October 31, 2025 due to forecast rain and clouds.
October 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The PSU Friedman Observatory will be closed this Friday, October 31, 2025 due to forecast rain and clouds.
The PSU Friedman Observatory will be closed this Friday, October 24, 2025 due to forecast clouds.
October 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The PSU Friedman Observatory will be closed this Friday, October 24, 2025 due to forecast clouds.
Unfortunately, the forecast for tonight has taken a turn towards cloudy. We'll be keeping the PSU Freidman observatory closed tonight, October 17, 2025.
October 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Unfortunately, the forecast for tonight has taken a turn towards cloudy. We'll be keeping the PSU Freidman observatory closed tonight, October 17, 2025.
The Friedman Observatory will be open this Friday, October 17, 2025 starting at 7 PM. We will be observing Saturn, Milky Way objects and galaxies. 🪐✨️🌌
October 15, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The Friedman Observatory will be open this Friday, October 17, 2025 starting at 7 PM. We will be observing Saturn, Milky Way objects and galaxies. 🪐✨️🌌
The PSU Friedman Observatory will be open this Friday, October 10, 2025 starting at 7 PM for an open house. The waning quarter moon will rise late, and Saturn should be above the trees starting about 8:45 PM.
October 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The PSU Friedman Observatory will be open this Friday, October 10, 2025 starting at 7 PM for an open house. The waning quarter moon will rise late, and Saturn should be above the trees starting about 8:45 PM.
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Join the WBAC for a Halloween-themed star party at Back Mountain Recreation, Dallas, PA!
✨ When: Sat, Oct 18, 2025 | 6:30–10:30 PM
🔭 What: Telescopes, guided stargazing, and trick-or-treating at each telescope!
🍬 Who: Free & fun for all ages!
Only cancelled if it rains.
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✨ When: Sat, Oct 18, 2025 | 6:30–10:30 PM
🔭 What: Telescopes, guided stargazing, and trick-or-treating at each telescope!
🍬 Who: Free & fun for all ages!
Only cancelled if it rains.
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October 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Join the WBAC for a Halloween-themed star party at Back Mountain Recreation, Dallas, PA!
✨ When: Sat, Oct 18, 2025 | 6:30–10:30 PM
🔭 What: Telescopes, guided stargazing, and trick-or-treating at each telescope!
🍬 Who: Free & fun for all ages!
Only cancelled if it rains.
shorturl.at/53Xok
✨ When: Sat, Oct 18, 2025 | 6:30–10:30 PM
🔭 What: Telescopes, guided stargazing, and trick-or-treating at each telescope!
🍬 Who: Free & fun for all ages!
Only cancelled if it rains.
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The Friedman Observatory will be open this Friday, October 3, 2025, at 7 PM. We are starting an hour earlier now that it's darker earlier in the evening. There will be a bright moon, so we will be observing the moon and bright milky way objects.
October 2, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The Friedman Observatory will be open this Friday, October 3, 2025, at 7 PM. We are starting an hour earlier now that it's darker earlier in the evening. There will be a bright moon, so we will be observing the moon and bright milky way objects.
The PSU Friedman Observatory will be closed this Friday, September 26, 2025, due to a high chance of clouds in the evening.
September 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The PSU Friedman Observatory will be closed this Friday, September 26, 2025, due to a high chance of clouds in the evening.
Observing list for September 19, 2025:
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- Antares
- Dumbbell Nebula
- Ring Nebula
- Globular Cluster in Hercules
- Andromeda Galaxy
- Double Cluster
- Bode's Galaxy
- Saturn
- North American Nebula
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- Antares
- Dumbbell Nebula
- Ring Nebula
- Globular Cluster in Hercules
- Andromeda Galaxy
- Double Cluster
- Bode's Galaxy
- Saturn
- North American Nebula
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PSU Friedman Observatory Calibrated Live Stacks
September 19, 2025
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September 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Observing list for September 19, 2025:
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- Antares
- Dumbbell Nebula
- Ring Nebula
- Globular Cluster in Hercules
- Andromeda Galaxy
- Double Cluster
- Bode's Galaxy
- Saturn
- North American Nebula
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- Antares
- Dumbbell Nebula
- Ring Nebula
- Globular Cluster in Hercules
- Andromeda Galaxy
- Double Cluster
- Bode's Galaxy
- Saturn
- North American Nebula
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🔭 Join WBAC for a Star Party at Pisano Family Wines on Sept 20 @ 8PM!
Enjoy telescopes, wine, and stargazing in a beautiful vineyard setting.
Free and open to the public! 🍷🌌
Details: wbac.free.nf/events/pisan...
Enjoy telescopes, wine, and stargazing in a beautiful vineyard setting.
Free and open to the public! 🍷🌌
Details: wbac.free.nf/events/pisan...
September 5, 2025 at 2:30 AM
🔭 Join WBAC for a Star Party at Pisano Family Wines on Sept 20 @ 8PM!
Enjoy telescopes, wine, and stargazing in a beautiful vineyard setting.
Free and open to the public! 🍷🌌
Details: wbac.free.nf/events/pisan...
Enjoy telescopes, wine, and stargazing in a beautiful vineyard setting.
Free and open to the public! 🍷🌌
Details: wbac.free.nf/events/pisan...
The Friedman Observatory will be open this Friday, September 19, 2025. We will be observing deep space objects in the Milky Way.
September 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The Friedman Observatory will be open this Friday, September 19, 2025. We will be observing deep space objects in the Milky Way.
The Friedman Observatory will be open this Friday, September 12, 2025 at 8 PM. There is a low chance of clouds and no Moon early. We will be observing bright Milky Way objects.
September 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The Friedman Observatory will be open this Friday, September 12, 2025 at 8 PM. There is a low chance of clouds and no Moon early. We will be observing bright Milky Way objects.
The open house tonight has been cancelled due to clouds. There will be no open house tonight, September 5, 2025.
September 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The open house tonight has been cancelled due to clouds. There will be no open house tonight, September 5, 2025.
The PSU Friedman Observatory will be open this Friday, September 5, 2025 for an open house starting at 8 PM. There will be a bright nearly full moon and we will be observing bright objects in the Milky Way.
September 3, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The PSU Friedman Observatory will be open this Friday, September 5, 2025 for an open house starting at 8 PM. There will be a bright nearly full moon and we will be observing bright objects in the Milky Way.
Observing list for Friday, August 29, 2025:
- Globular Cluster in Hercules (M13)
- Globular Cluster in Hercules (M13)
August 30, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Observing list for Friday, August 29, 2025:
- Globular Cluster in Hercules (M13)
- Globular Cluster in Hercules (M13)
The PSU Friedman Observatory will be open this Friday, August 29, 2025 starting at 8 PM with a presentation. There will be a crescent moon, setting around 10:30 PM and Mars low on the Western Horizon. We will be viewing the bright deep sky objects (DSO) in the Milky Way. 🌒🌌
August 27, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The PSU Friedman Observatory will be open this Friday, August 29, 2025 starting at 8 PM with a presentation. There will be a crescent moon, setting around 10:30 PM and Mars low on the Western Horizon. We will be viewing the bright deep sky objects (DSO) in the Milky Way. 🌒🌌
Observing list for Friday, August 22, 2025:
- Mars
- Arcturus
- M8
- M20
- M16
- Albireo
- Double-Double
- M57
- Blinking Nebula
- Delta Cygni
- Owl Cluster
- M31
- Mizar and Alcor
- M13
- Butterfly Cluster
- M17
- M24
- Mars
- Arcturus
- M8
- M20
- M16
- Albireo
- Double-Double
- M57
- Blinking Nebula
- Delta Cygni
- Owl Cluster
- M31
- Mizar and Alcor
- M13
- Butterfly Cluster
- M17
- M24
August 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Observing list for Friday, August 22, 2025:
- Mars
- Arcturus
- M8
- M20
- M16
- Albireo
- Double-Double
- M57
- Blinking Nebula
- Delta Cygni
- Owl Cluster
- M31
- Mizar and Alcor
- M13
- Butterfly Cluster
- M17
- M24
- Mars
- Arcturus
- M8
- M20
- M16
- Albireo
- Double-Double
- M57
- Blinking Nebula
- Delta Cygni
- Owl Cluster
- M31
- Mizar and Alcor
- M13
- Butterfly Cluster
- M17
- M24
A perfect night for stargazing this Friday, August 22, 2025! The PSU Friedman Observatory will be open starting at 8 PM. We will be observing deep sky objects (DSOs) in the Milky Way, globular clusters and galaxies.
August 19, 2025 at 1:44 AM
A perfect night for stargazing this Friday, August 22, 2025! The PSU Friedman Observatory will be open starting at 8 PM. We will be observing deep sky objects (DSOs) in the Milky Way, globular clusters and galaxies.
The Friedman Observatory will be closed this Friday, August 15, 2025 due to clouds.
August 14, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The Friedman Observatory will be closed this Friday, August 15, 2025 due to clouds.
A few images of the Vulcan rocket launch last evening that was seen up and down the east coast of North America. The first image on the left is from Mark Pisano in Hunlock Creek, PA, showing the exhaust plume framed by the Big Dipper. The second image was taken at the Friedman Observatory.
August 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A few images of the Vulcan rocket launch last evening that was seen up and down the east coast of North America. The first image on the left is from Mark Pisano in Hunlock Creek, PA, showing the exhaust plume framed by the Big Dipper. The second image was taken at the Friedman Observatory.
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Meet 3I/ATLAS - a comet older than our solar system! This interstellar wanderer, possibly 7 billion years old, offers a rare glimpse into the Milky Way’s ancient past as it blazes through our cosmic neighbourhood.
Image Credit: ESA
Image Credit: ESA
August 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Meet 3I/ATLAS - a comet older than our solar system! This interstellar wanderer, possibly 7 billion years old, offers a rare glimpse into the Milky Way’s ancient past as it blazes through our cosmic neighbourhood.
Image Credit: ESA
Image Credit: ESA