We’re proud to celebrate Eric Burns and Michela Negro from LSU’s Department of Physics & Astronomy in the College of Science, recipients of the Giuseppe and Vanna Coconni Prize from the European Physical Society.
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Come explore the Waxing Gibbous Moon, Jupiter, and the Orion Nebula at our next sky‑watching event!
📅 Saturday, March 28
⏰ 8:30 PM
📍 Landolt Astronomical Observatory (on top of Nicholson Hall)
Bring your curiosity and enjoy an evening under the stars. ✨
Everyone is welcome—don’t miss it!
Come join us for a STAR PARTY! ✨
We’ll be observing the First Quarter Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn at Nicholson Hall!
📅 January 24, 2025
⏰ 7:30 PM
Perfect for students, families, and anyone who loves looking up at the night sky. 🌙💫
#LSU #Astronomy #StarParty #BatonRouge #Stargazing #PhysicsAndAstronomy
Before you head over, peek at our socials for weather updates. If the clouds roll in, observing won’t happen, but we’ll keep you in the loop ☁️
#BatonRouge #BatonRougeEvents #BatonRougeLife #BatonRougeThingsToDo #ExploreBatonRouge #VisitBatonRouge #FamilyFriendlyBR #FreeInBR #FreeEvent
advertising the Star Party on December 6, 2025 at 7:30pm at Landolt Astronomical Observatory on LSU Campus
BR, stop doomscrolling and come look at actual stars 🤭
We’ve got a Star Party with telescopes aimed at the Moon, planets, and whatever else is glowing up there ✨
🎟️ Totally free
👨👩👧👦 Family friendly
🚫 Not wheelchair accessible
@lsuscience.bsky.social #LSUScience #LSUAstronomy #LSUPhysics #StarParty
🎯 All events are weather-dependent — clear skies = telescopes out, clouds = sad astronomers. Keep an eye on the skies (and our page) for more details! 🌠 Let’s make some cosmic memories together.
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly fun for all ages!
🚫 Note: Unfortunately, these events are not wheelchair accessible.
✨ The stars are calling… and the Landolt Astronomical Observatory is open! ✨
Join us this fall for our public Star Party Nights—come see Saturn, Jupiter, and the Moon through our telescopes and learn about the wonders of the night sky. 🌌🔭
🎟️ Free & open to everyone!
🔭✨ Star Party: Full Moon Edition! 🌚
🌕It’s a FULL MOON night — and you’re invited!
Join us at LSU’s Landolt Astronomical Observatory to witness the Moon shining at its brightest!
Join us for a spectacular Star Party at LSU’s Landolt Astronomical Observatory! 🔭 Witness the Moon, planets, and deep-space wonders up close. Check our socials regularly for updates on how weather may impact public nights. @lsu.bsky.social @lsuscience.bsky.social
February 8, 2025, gave us clear skies and incredible views! 🔭✨ We spotted the Moon in detail, Jupiter shining bright, and even some deep-space nebulas. Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Landolt Astronomical Observatory—see you at the next one! @lsuphysastro.bsky.social @lsuscience.bsky.social
🗓️Mark your calendars! 🌙🌌 Our upcoming Star Party events are almost here. 📍 Location: LSU’s Landolt Astronomical Observatory, located on top of Nicholson Hall
Keep an eye on the skies (and our page) for more details! 🔭 @lsu.bsky.social @lsuphysastro.bsky.social @lsuscience.bsky.social
moon
jupiter, saturn
the great nebula in Orion
the dumbbell nebula
Throw back to our November 2024 Star Party event! All photos were taken through our various telescopes🔭 While some turned out better than others, they offer a glimpse of the incredible wonders visible from our observatory!🪐 #LSU #LSUScience @lsu.bsky.social @lsuscience.bsky.social