The Truman State University Observatory

STARGAZING OPPORTUNITIES AROUND KIRKSVILLE: 2024

TSO = Truman State Observatory @ the Truman Farm
ACPL = Adair County Public Library
1000-Hills = Point Shelter or Beach Parking lot @ 1000-hills State Park
Campus = Sidewalk between Magruder Hall and SUB

Date Time Location Targets (click for star-chart)
3rd March (M) 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM TSO Orion, Jupiter, Mars, Moon
13th-14th March (Th/F) Midnight – 4:00 AM TSO LUNAR ECLIPSE
24th March (M) 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM TSO Jupiter, Orion, M81, M 66, M51, M101
28th March (F) 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM 1000-Hills Point Shelter Orion, Jupiter, M81, M66, M51, M101
7th April (M) 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM TSO Moon, Jupiter, Mars, Orion
21st April (M) 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM TSO M3, M81, M66, M51, M101, M87
25th April (F) 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM 1000-Hills Point Shelter M3, M81, M66, M51, M101, M87
2nd May (F) 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM TSO Crescent Moon, M3, M81, M51,Galaxies in Leo, Virgo
28th May (W) 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM 1000-hills Galaxies in Leo, Virgo; M3, M5, M13
31st May (Sat) 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM TSO-campus Moon, M13, M51
5th July (Sat) 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM 1000-hills M13, M81, M51,Galaxies in Leo, Virgo
13th Aug (W) 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM TSO-campus M51, M27, M57, M13
22nd Aug (F) 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM 1000-hills
25th Aug (M) 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM TSO
8th Sept (M) 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM TSO
22nd Sept (M) 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM TSO
26th Sept (F) 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 1000-Hills
6th Oct (M) 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM TSO
20th Oct (M) 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM TSO
24th Oct (F) 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 1000-Hills
3rd Nov (M) 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM TSO
7th Nov (F) 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 1000-Hills

 

Clear Sky Chart for the Truman State Observatory
Clear sky chart

 

What to Bring
Just bring yourself, your family, and your friends. It will be colder than you expect, so wear warm clothes!

Directions
MAP
The Truman State University Observatory is located at the University Farm on Boundary Street.

From the Campus Area
: Follow Franklin St. south from campus, then turn right onto La Harpe St. Continue on La Harpe about 1/2 mile, cross Boundary St., and continue straight into the University Farm complex.

From the North
: Head south on Osteopathy, then turn right on Michigan St. Take a left turn from Michigan St. on the fourth street; this is Boundary. Follow Boundary St. south about 1/4 mile, then turn right into the University Farm Complex.

From the South
: Get on Route H North; at the Kirksville city limits this becomes Boundary St. The University Farm complex is on the left side of the road.

Parking

Parking is available at the University Farm complex. Please park in the large parking area among the barns and buildings, and walk up the short lane to the Observatory building. Follow the red lights!


Contact:
Vayujeet Gokhale
MG3164 Truman State University
Phone: 660-785-4594
email: gokhale@truman.edu




 

Current Sky Brightness Measurements